Top court hears first challenge to Netanyahu's divisive legal reforms

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Supreme Court hears petitions for over 13 hours challenging measures by PM Benjamin Netanyahu's far-right government to curb power of judges, a historic hearing in a crisis that has tormented Israel for months.

Back and forth heated debate

"Can you be the ones to judge this without fear, without prejudice, without bias? Because you are dealing with your own honour and status," Rothman told the chief justice.Esther Hayut chided him, responding that the court does not deal with its own status but rather"the essential interests of the public."

"Democracy doesn't die from few strong blows. Democracy dies in series of small steps," said Amit, who is expected to succeed Hayut as chief justice after she retires later this year.

 

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