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Israel Rushes Anti-Democratic Bills Ahead of October Elections
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With one week left in Israel's legislative session and national elections scheduled for October 27, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's governing coalition is pushing through a package of bills that critics describe as the most politically dangerous of the term. The measures would weaken the powers of the country's top prosecutor, protect ultra-orthodox men who have refused military draft orders from arrest, and reduce regulators' power over the media. Opponents and civil rights advocates warn these bills — widely expected to pass — would severely undermine Israeli democracy and remove critical checks on the prime minister's power. [1] — Kerry Khan "Netanyahu's coalition is racing to pass bills that would weaken Israel's top prosecutor, shield ultra-orthodox men from draft enforcement, …" 03:48
Israeli lawmakers are pushing bills to weaken the top prosecutor, bar arresting ultra-orthodox draft refusers, and reduce media regulator power.
Netanyahu's coalition is racing to pass bills that would weaken Israel's top prosecutor, shield ultra-orthodox men from draft enforcement, and reduce media regulator power. Civil rights advocates say the bills would severely undermine Israel's democracy ahead of October elections.
National elections in Israel have been scheduled for October 27, with the controversial bills expected to become law before then.
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