Anti-Government Protests in Israel Intensify Again
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Thousands of people in Israel are protesting against a controversial law passed as part of judicial reform. Protesters are also demanding a deal with Hamas to secure the release of hostages.
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On Thursday, March 27, thousands of people once again took to the streets of various Israeli cities, demonstrating against a contentious law that expands the powers of elected officials in the process of appointing judges. Additionally, protesters demanded an agreement with the militants of the radical Islamist movement Hamas, who are holding hostages, while Israel continues its military operation in the Gaza Strip. This was reported by the dpa news agency.
On the same day, after prolonged debates, 67 out of 120 Knesset members supported one of the key laws of the judicial reform, with only one lawmaker voting against it. The opposition boycotted the vote.
The adoption of this law enables Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to push forward the controversial judicial system reform. This reform triggered one of the largest waves of protests in Israeli history in 2023. However, following Hamas' attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, and the subsequent military operation in Gaza, the reform process was put on hold.
Netanyahu initiated the judicial reform after returning as prime minister in early 2023. The reform aims to expand the government’s authority in selecting Supreme Court judges and to limit the court's power to overturn laws. If implemented, the government would gain full control over judicial appointments.
According to dpa on March 27, the Israeli Supreme Court must now review lawsuits filed against the newly passed law.
In recent days, several major anti-government protests have taken place in Israel. Protesters have called on the government to negotiate with Hamas, which is designated as a terrorist organization by the EU and the US. Critics of Netanyahu argue that his decision to resume military actions in Gaza has put the lives and freedom of Israeli hostages at risk.
On the same day, after prolonged debates, 67 out of 120 Knesset members supported one of the key laws of the judicial reform, with only one lawmaker voting against it. The opposition boycotted the vote.
The adoption of this law enables Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to push forward the controversial judicial system reform. This reform triggered one of the largest waves of protests in Israeli history in 2023. However, following Hamas' attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, and the subsequent military operation in Gaza, the reform process was put on hold.
Netanyahu initiated the judicial reform after returning as prime minister in early 2023. The reform aims to expand the government’s authority in selecting Supreme Court judges and to limit the court's power to overturn laws. If implemented, the government would gain full control over judicial appointments.
According to dpa on March 27, the Israeli Supreme Court must now review lawsuits filed against the newly passed law.
In recent days, several major anti-government protests have taken place in Israel. Protesters have called on the government to negotiate with Hamas, which is designated as a terrorist organization by the EU and the US. Critics of Netanyahu argue that his decision to resume military actions in Gaza has put the lives and freedom of Israeli hostages at risk.
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