Judicial Authority implicitly criticizes national security minister for remarks attacking Arab judges; watchdog group calls for investigation into Ben Gvir for incitement to racism
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Petitioners claim legislation undermines democracy; government insists court has no right to intervene. High Court justices may decide time is not ripe for such a fateful decision

High Court will review the coalition's reasonableness law, its first legislation limiting the power of the judiciary, on Tuesday

Israel has a third the European average of judges per capita, but up to twice as many cases being heard by the courts

Baharav-Miara again opposes government on contentious issue involving the judiciary, says letting justice minister not convene committee gives him veto over judicial appointments

Petitions against two coalition Basic Law amendments, and justice minister's refusal to convene crucial panel, give retiring court chief chance to leave final far-reaching mark

The full roster of the High Court will deliberate the government's Basic Law amendment that limits court oversight, starting on September 12

No longer able to use 'reasonableness' doctrine, Yesh Atid and Movement for Quality Government accuse justice minister of abusing power, lacking authority to block appointments

Protesters decry coalition's 'regime change' agenda and say they are preparing for the next round: 'This is our country and we need to fight for it and protect it'

Opponents of the bill to ban the High Court's use of the reasonableness standard argue it will open the door to politicization of posts entrusted with safeguarding democracy