Israel’s far-right government wants the power to override its Supreme Court

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Lawyers gather in a demonstration against the Israeli government

Despite huge protests, Israel’s new far-right government is doubling down on its first major initiative: to weaken the judiciary. Hungary and Poland’s far-right did the same when they entered office.

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