Israeli Defense Minister Challenges Netanyahu's Proposed Judicial Reforms, Soldiers Demand End to Judicial Overhaul

Israeli: Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant took a risk on Saturday by pleading with the cabinet to put an end to the contentious judicial reform legislation in response to massive protests. Notwithstanding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's determination that the suggested "reforms" be implemented, this happened. "My life's work is ensuring the safety of the State of Israel. I have dealt with Israel's security every day for the entirety of my adult life. I have often endangered my life for the State of Israel while wearing the uniform of the IDF (Israel Defense Forces). I'm prepared to take any risk and pay any price at this time for the benefit of my country ", Gallant stated in a speech.

Measures are seriously dangerous to Israel's democracy

A stop to reporting for reserve service has been demanded by thousands of soldiers, including those in important army divisions, amid continued protests against the judicial overhaul procedure. They have underlined that the measures are seriously dangerous to Israel's democracy and might even result in a dictatorship. For three months now, reluctant lawmakers in the ruling Likud party have resisted speaking out against the reforms that have caused widespread unrest and drawn hundreds of thousands of protesters to the streets out of concern for possible party retaliation and the political costs associated with defying the party leader and its position. However, Yuli Edelstein, David Bitan, and Avi Dichter have all demanded that the procedure be put on hold as a result of Yoav Gallant's audacious request.

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Government's attempts to solidify political control over the appointment of judges

The government's attempts to solidify political control over the appointment of judges and Justice Minister Yariv Levin's proposals to shake up the judiciary by severely curtailing the High Court of Justice's judicial review powers have encountered opposition not only domestically but also abroad, with thousands of Jewish diaspora members protesting during Netanyahu's visits to Italy, Germany, and the UK. Three major proposals are currently being discussed: a move to legislate a "override clause" by which the Knesset can reinstate any law declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court; placing judicial appointments under political control rather than the current hybrid political-professional-judicial appointments panel; and dividing the role of the Attorney General as both the head of the state prosecution and the government's legal adviser.

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