There will be a time to debate the future of Israel’s judiciary. Yet right now, the priority must be victory on the battlefield, the safe return of hostages, and the protection of citizens.
The resurrection of the judicial reform debate now suggests that Israel has defeated its external enemies and can once again afford the luxury of toxic internal battles.
The meeting came after Justice Minister Yariv Levin over the weekend criticized High Court judges for "taking advantage" of the war.
Opposition lawmakers criticized Levin's decision to return the divisive legislation to the table.
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"We believe that the entire matter of establishing a commission of inquiry should be addressed after the war ends," the government representative's said.
Netanyhu's detention could lead to "physical confrontations between citizens," Amsalem emphasized.
The bill would significantly weaken the IBA, and is widely viewed as a part of the government’s controversial judicial reforms.
Dagan took his own life in Atlit in October after suffering from severe PTSD, according to his sister.
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