The Knesset said yes to judicial reform – Latest news – news

20 February 2023 at 23:49 The Knesset agreed to judicial reform In the Israeli National Assembly, a majority has provisionally agreed to a change in the law that gives the government increased control over the judiciary, reports Reuters. The change in the law is highly contested. On Monday, there were large protests outside the Knesset against the reform. The critics believe that it will lead to the erosion of the independent role of the courts. They fear that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is gathering more power in his own hands at the expense of the courts.



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