The protesters in Israel have one goal for now: to keep the state democratic.
Tag: Supreme Court of Israel
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Who Is Shikma Bressler, the Face of Israel’s Protests?
Shikma Bressler, a mother of five who says her passion is life in the lab, has emerged as a symbol of the struggle against the government’s divisive judicial overhaul.
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Israeli Court Ruling May Determine Democracy’s Fate
From Hungary to India to Brazil, how judges responded to attacks on their independence helped decide whether would-be autocrats prevailed in constraining the courts.
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‘The Agreement Is Broken’: Israeli Reservists Resign to Protest New Law
Military reservists are key to Israel’s defense capacity and a shared sense of national mission. But after a new law curbing judicial power, scores of reservists have resigned — reflecting a widening rift in Israeli society.
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Some Israelis Plan to Leave Amid Netanyahu’s Judicial Overhaul
Reacting to efforts by the government to take greater control of the judiciary, some people are transferring money overseas and applying for other passports if they are eligible.