Israel's Judicial Overhaul: A Tragic and Disastrous Defeat under Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition has passed a "reasonableness" law, the first step in a plan to politicize and constrain the country's independent judiciary. The law bars judicial review of government decisions and could pave the way for the removal of key "gatekeepers" of democracy. Despite objections from the opposition, President Isaac Herzog, and US President Joe Biden, Netanyahu chose to prioritize the unity of his hardline coalition over the unity of the nation. The passing of the law has sparked widespread protests and concerns about the erosion of democracy and rights in Israel.