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As contentious judicial 'reform' becomes law in Israel, Netanyahu cements his political legacy

Headline from The Conversation US

Newest development Jul 25, 2023 · 3 reportsThe Guardian view on Israel’s democracy: put in danger by a far-right government emasculating the courts | Editorial

Benjamin Netanyahu has helped reshape Israel and the broader world in profound ways. And there’s a dark side to those changes.

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  1. As contentious judicial 'reform' becomes law in Israel, Netanyahu cements his political legacy

    Headline from The Conversation US ·

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    The Guardian view on Israel’s democracy: put in danger by a far-right government emasculating the courts | Editorial

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  1. The Times of Israel

    Netanyahu’s judicial overhaul victory spells a disastrous defeat for Israel (opens The Times of Israel)

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    The Times of Israel's feed description

    Passing the 'reasonableness' law, he chose the unity of his hardline coalition over his key responsibility as prime minister: the unity of the nation

  2. The Conversation US

    As contentious judicial 'reform' becomes law in Israel, Netanyahu cements his political legacy (opens The Conversation US)

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    The Conversation US's feed description

    Benjamin Netanyahu has helped reshape Israel and the broader world in profound ways. And there’s a dark side to those changes.

  3. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    EDITORIAL | Netanyahu brings Israel to the brink (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description

    Ill-advised, self-serving judicial "reforms" undermine unity in Israel and the U.S.

  4. The Atlantic

    Israel on the Brink (opens The Atlantic)

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    The Atlantic's feed description

    Netanyahu’s judicial overhaul mistakes majoritarianism for democracy.

  5. The Guardian

    The Guardian view on Israel’s democracy: put in danger by a far-right government emasculating the courts | Editorial (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Editorial: Benjamin Netanyahu is prepared to undermine the independence of the judiciary to keep his government together – even if divisions in Israel deepen

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