It will take key members of the coalition, as well as responsible members of the opposition and protest leaders to lead Israel out of its current impasse.
The fact that the bill passed with 61 MKs in favor will increase its chances of remaining intact.
The coalition packed the legislative schedule this week in order to pass into the law the first and perhaps most important bill of its judicial reform: the Judicial Appointments bill.
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Israeli protesters at the scene chanted while addressing Simcha Rothman, who was staying in a house temporarily: “Coward, go home!”
By appointing the next two justices in October, one of whom could become the next chief justice, the coalition could still gain political influence over the court system.
If the judicial reform legislation passes by April 2, then Israel will be a step before a serious constitutional crisis.
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