Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed on Sunday that his government intends to proceed with plans to reform the country’s judicial system, despite faltering negotiations. The proposal to overhaul the judiciary sparked a major crisis earlier this year, but talks between the government and opposition parties provided some relief. However, negotiations hit a roadblock last week over the formation of a crucial committee responsible for selecting judges. Netanyahu accused the opposition of bad faith and announced that his government would cautiously move forward with the reform. This decision is expected to escalate tensions and fuel ongoing protests against the plan. Protest leaders stated their readiness for further demonstrations to protect Israel’s democratic justice system. Opposition leader Yair Lapid warned that unilateral action on the overhaul would have severe consequences for the economy, security, and the Israeli people. Netanyahu’s government faced strong opposition from various sectors when the reform was initially proposed, including economists, legal officials, defense officials, and even the United States. Critics argue that the reform would disrupt the delicate balance of power in Israel’s judiciary and lead the country towards authoritarianism. The Prime Minister initially suspended the plan in March due to widespread protests and a threatened military strike by reservists. The committee for appointing judges has been a major point of contention in the reform proposal. While both the governing coalition and the opposition traditionally have representation on the committee, supporters of the overhaul demanded that the coalition control both positions, sparking accusations of an attempt to manipulate the judiciary. Last week, Parliament appointed the opposition representative to the committee, but the second vacancy remains unfilled, causing a delay in the committee’s work. Each side blames the other for the breakdown in negotiations over the committee appointments.
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