"Israeli Government Passes Controversial Judicial Overhaul Bill, Sparking Protests and Concerns About Democracy, Says CNN"
A contentious bill overhauling the judiciary that the Israeli government passed has provoked protests and raised questions about the democracy of the nation.
The law would increase government authority over judicial appointments and give the prime minister more influence over the choice of justices for the Supreme Court.
The judiciary's independence would be compromised, according to the bill's detractors, and the government would be given excessive control over the judicial system.
Thousands of people have taken to the streets in protests against the bill that have taken place all around the nation.
The measure has also drawn criticism from the Israeli Bar Association, which described it as a "dangerous and unprecedented attack" on the independence of the judiciary.
The bill's proponents contend that it is imperative to make sure the judiciary more accurately reflects the ideals of the Israeli people.
From the beginning, the law has drawn criticism, with detractors alleging that it was pushed through the legislative process without adequate consultation or debate.
Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, who has pushed for judicial reform since entering office last year, has hailed the bill's passing as a huge success.
In the upcoming weeks and months, the law is anticipated to face legal challenges as opponents vow to oppose it in court.