Israeli Judicial Reforms

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
The Israeli parliament passed a bill allowing politicians more say in selecting judges, part of Netanyahu's reforms. This led to divisions in Israel, blamed for failing to anticipate a terror attack. Netanyahu defends reforms as democratic but faces opposition. The government also clashes with the Attorney General's authority.

Key Points

  • Netanyahu's government passed judicial reforms giving politicians more say in judge selection
  • Opposition to reforms due to perceived threat to democracy
  • Divisions in Israel blamed for failing to anticipate a terror attack
  • Legal battles with the Attorney General over authority

Pros

  • Politicians have more input in selecting judges
  • Reforms aim to address perceived left-wing bias in judiciary
  • Government asserts reforms make the country more democratic by limiting judge's power

Cons

  • Divisions in the country due to debates on reforms
  • International perception of Israel's weakness post-reforms
  • Legal battles with the Attorney General and other officials