Israel elections scheduled October 27
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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
Israel bills to weaken prosecutor, press
Israeli lawmakers are pushing bills to weaken the top prosecutor, bar arresting ultra-orthodox draft refusers, and reduce media regulator power.
Israel Rushes Through Bills Critics Call Anti-Democratic
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.
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