Israel Parliament has approved a bill to limit the power of the Supreme Court

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Israel’s parliament in the first reading adopted a controversial bill that would limit the oversight powers of the Supreme Court.
Israel’s parliament has given approval to a bill that would limit the powers of the Supreme Court.
The vote resulted in a 64 to 56 majority in favour of the limits, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s far-right governing coalition overpowering the opposition.
Anti-government protestors were forcibly removed from the building ahead of the vote which lead a police complain against them.

Background of the bill

Netanyahu’s government initiated a bill which is a part of a controversial judicial overhaul.
Concerns have been raised about the erosion of checks and balances by the opposition groups within the government system.
Due to the opposition movement against Netanyahu’s attempt months of demonstrations and a political crisis have ensured to weaken the judiciary.