Israel’s High Court strikes down Netanyahu’s law to limit court power, sparking crisis – The Washington Post

After a lengthy and contentious struggle, Israel’s high court has ruled to strike down Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s law that aimed to restrict the court’s power over government decisions. Following the court’s decision concerning an amendment to the country’s “Basic Law” in July, which attempted to limit the Supreme Court’s authority, protests erupted across Israel and drew widespread international condemnation. Netanyahu’s Likud party has criticized the ruling as contradicting the nation’s desire for unity, particularly during times of war. However, opposition leader Yair Lapid applauded the Supreme Court’s protection of Israeli citizens. The court’s decision, if not honored by Netanyahu’s government, may lead to a constitutional and leadership crisis in the country. This ruling comes after nearly a year of social unrest, opposition from military and senior security officials, and widespread public protests, highlighting the charged and polarizing nature of Netanyahu’s controversial plan.