Israel's Judiciary Battle: A Lose-Lose Situation for Both Sides

As the Israeli government pushes through legislative curbs on the judiciary, both sides are set to lose in the ongoing clash. The debate is not about the content of the bill but about trust, or the lack thereof, between the ruling coalition and the opposition. The opposition sees the change as part of a larger illiberal turn and fears the government's inability to limit itself to piecemeal reforms. On the other hand, coalition supporters view the bill as a compromise and a demonstration of their capacity to deliver. However, neither side can succeed without winning over the political center, which still waits for signals of trust-building and moderation.