More than half of respondents felt that the government acted irresponsibly and was incapable of competently governing the nation.
With Israel shut down for Tisha B'av, Israeli leaders counseled soul-searching.
Opposition and protest leaders said immediately after the Knesset vote that the real struggle begins now.
The law limiting the courts' use of "reasonableness" to overturn executive decisions passed with 64 in favor and none opposed, with the opposition boycotting the vote.
As the government prepares to vote on the first piece of judicial reform legislation, take a look at some of the highlights of Monday's events as they develop:
They must realize that the price Israel will pay for this "victory" will be to escalate the social andpolitical schism in the country, and possibly lead to civil violence.
Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.
The fact that all of the opposition is against the reform and all of the coalition in support of the reform indicates that there is at least some realpolitik at play.
Tisha B'Av is a day of fasting that marks the date of several tragic events in Jewish history, including the destruction of both Temples in Jerusalem.
Take a look at some of the best snapshots from across Israel as the government prepares to pass the first piece of judicial reform legislation.
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