A State Department official stressed the importance of Israel's 'independent institutions' for its 'thriving democracy' after the country's new government revealed a plan to pass laws that would weaken the Supreme Court.
The Biden administration is treating the issue with utmost sensitivity because of its domestic political aspects. But the U.S. also understands the implementation of the plan could have an impact on Israel’s democracy and, as a result, on the two country's bilateral relationship, U.S. officials say.Speaking during a prime-time evening press conference this week, Israel's Justice Minister Yariv Levin presented the government's plan for what he called "judicial reform.
Levin’s plan includes ending the Supreme Court's ability to revoke administrative decisions by the government on the grounds of "reasonability." This will significantly decrease judicial oversight of the government’s actions.to change the law that defines the system of appointing judges by giving the government and the coalition in parliament a majority on the appointment committee, according to Levin's plan.
On Friday, former Supreme Court chief justice Aaron Barak, Israel’s most well-known and internationally respected jurist, told Israeli media that the government plan is similar to a "military coup with tanks." The plans to weaken the judicial system and the concerns about steps that will harm Israel’s democracy were among the issues discussed during internal meetings at the White House and State Department on drafting the policy towards the new Israeli government, U.S. officials said.is standing trial for fraud, breach of trust and bribery. He denies any wrongdoing.
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