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The legislation calls for sweeping changes aimed at curbing the powers of the judiciary, from limiting the Supreme Court’s ability to challenge parliamentary decisions to changing the way judges are selected.
Driven by Netanyahu and his far-right allies, a collection of ultranationalist and ultra-Orthodox parties, the judicial overhaul has divided Israel. The plan has triggered seven months of mass protests, drawn harsh criticism from business and medical leaders, and a fast-rising number of military reservists in key units have said they will stop reporting for duty if the plan passes, raising concern that Israel’s security could be threatened.
- Efforts to find a last-ditch compromise were underway, with Israel’s President Isaac Herzog shuttling between the sides, including a meeting at the hospital where Netanyahu was treated. It remains unclear whether those would result in an agreement ahead of the vote, expected Monday afternoon.
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