Israel’s parliament approves divisive judicial reform law
By DW
25 July 2023 |
3:55 pm
The Israeli parliament has voted in favor of a contentious judicial overhaul as thousands protested outside. Hours earlier, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu left hospital after an emergency heart procedure.
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