Israeli Parliament Passes Law Reshaping Judicial Appointments

The controversial reform grants politicians greater control over judge selection, reigniting protests and legal challenges across the country.

The Knesset approved the judicial reform law with 67 votes in favor, granting elected officials more power in appointing judges, including Supreme Court justices.
Opposition parties boycotted the vote and have filed petitions with the Supreme Court to challenge the law's legality.
The law has reignited mass protests, with over 100,000 demonstrators nationwide opposing what they view as a threat to judicial independence and democracy.
The government has escalated institutional conflicts, dismissing Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar and initiating proceedings to remove Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, both critics of the reforms.
The Histadrut labor union is considering a general strike in response to the reforms, raising concerns about potential economic disruptions.