People in Israel have started strong protests against the government's intentions to change the judiciary.
There is a period of turmoil in Israel these days. This country is going through one of the most serious domestic crises in its history.
People are protesting on the streets against the government's attempt to change the judiciary. Let us know what is the present crisis of Israel and what is the reason for it?
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What is happening in Israel?
Since the beginning of this year, people in Israel have started taking part in weekly demonstrations against the government's intentions to change the judiciary.
Now these protests have intensified. Thousands of people are taking to the streets of Tel Aviv, the country's capital. Similar demonstrations are also taking place in other metros and cities of the country.
People taking part in the protest have demanded the cancellation of these proposed changes. They are also demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Netanyahu's political rivals are leading these protests. However, some political leaders cutting across party lines are opposing these changes.
The most important is the growing anger of those people, who are called military reservists. These people are the backbone of Israel's army. These people have started expressing their anger against the decision of the government. These people are expressing their protest by refusing to report on duty.
Due to this the fear has arisen that because of this anger, Israel's security may not be in danger.
Why are people so angry with this decision of Netanyahu?
Netanyahu's opponents say that the changes the government is going to make in the law related to the judiciary can pose a serious threat to the country's democracy.
The government wants to weaken the judicial system. While its history in the country has been to curb the governments.
This is proving to be a very strong opposition for Netanyahu and his government.
So far in the history of the country, the most right-wing government and Netanyahu himself are surrounded by this opposition of the people.
Netanyahu's opponents say that by changing the rules related to the judiciary, the PM will get a protective shield.
Netanyahu is currently surrounded by allegations of corruption. Case is going on against him. Critics say that the Prime Minister is trying to change the judiciary only to save himself.
Benjamin Netanyahu not ready to back down
What are the changes related to the judiciary and why so much fuss over it?
These changes are related to the power of the government and control over it by the court.
The court has the right to monitor and curb the rights of the government. But the Netanyahu government wants to change this situation.
The government and some people say that this change is pending for a long time. However, as many people are understanding, these changes will have more effect than that.
According to the plan being made by the government -
The power of the Supreme Court to review and strike down laws will be reduced. The decisions of the court can be changed through the majority in the Parliament. Netanyahu has a one-vote majority in parliament.
The government's decision will also be decisive in the appointment of judges in all courts including the Supreme Court. The new changes will increase the representation of the government in the committee that appoints judges.
It will no longer be necessary for ministers to follow the advice of their legal advisors (on the instructions of the Attorney General). At present, according to the law, they have to follow this advice.
One of the changes proposed by the government has become a law. Under this, the right of the Attorney General has been repealed under which he could disqualify the ruling Prime Minister.
Will the government back down?
Prime Minister Netanyahu has not relented despite strong opposition to the proposed changes. Netanyahu says that the protesting leaders are trying to topple his government.
Netanyahu has offered to tone down the proposed changes but the opposition has rejected them.
They say that these changes should be stopped immediately, only then they will talk with the government. The President has come up with a compromise proposal. But this is not acceptable to the Netanyahu government.
The government says that it had promised a change in the judiciary. On the basis of this people have elected their government. That's why stopping these changes will be against democracy.
Although the pressure on the government is increasing. Israel's Defense Minister has resigned in protest against these changes. He was speaking openly about the changes in the judiciary. After this the Prime Minister removed him.
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