Doctors said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was “doing very well” after the unexpected procedure early Sunday, but the news only compounded the chaos over a government plan to limit judicial power.
Tag: Law and Legislation
Israel Is Divided by a Debate Over the Supreme Court’s Reach
The legal concept of “reasonableness,” which has allowed the Supreme Court to strike down ministerial appointments, among other things, is at the center of a domestic crisis gripping the country.
Protests Meet Bibby Stockholm, U.K. Barge for Asylum Seekers
Some of those protesting the Bibby Stockholm’s arrival in southern England wanted better treatment for refugees. Others opposed bringing migrants to the area. None wanted the barge.
Thailand’s Prime Minister Vote Puts Coalition at Risk
The progressive Move Forward Party has failed to form a government, leaving members of the liberal opposition scrambling to find alternatives.
Israelis Protest Against Judicial Overhaul
Tens of thousands of Israelis blocked roads and demonstrated over Benjamin Netanyahu’s plans to limit the power of the judiciary.
Spanish Vote Threatens Efforts to Recover Franco’s Victims
Spain’s left-wing government has tried to accelerate exhumations of mass graves left from the dictatorship. If it wins Sunday’s election, the right may end that.
What’s Next for Israel’s Judicial Overhaul?
Israeli lawmakers are advancing parts of a contentious plan by the right-wing government to reduce the power of the Supreme Court. A final vote is expected by early next week.
Israel Judicial Overhaul: Unions and Reservists Renew Opposition
Labor groups helped delay earlier efforts to limit the top court’s power. As the government revives its plan, powerful social movements are again voicing their opposition and threatening strikes.
What’s Next for Israel’s Judicial Overhaul and Netanyahu?
Critics of the government’s plan to limit the power of courts are wary of what they call “salami tactics,” slicing up the project into smaller pieces to try to make it more palatable.
After a Bitter Fight, European Lawmakers Pass a Bill to Repair Nature
The measure would require E.U. countries to restore damaged natural habitats.