Since the beginning of the year, large-scale protests have taken place in opposition to the government's reform plans in the country.
Despite the protests, the government proceeded to pass the first planned change - a "reasonableness" bill - which removes the Supreme Court's power to cancel government decisions it considers unreasonable.
Protesters are demanding the complete abandonment of all proposed reforms and the resignation of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The protesters have garnered support from Mr Netanyahu's political rivals, former top officials in Israel's military, intelligence, and security services, former chief justices, prominent legal figures, business leaders, and others.
A concerning development is the refusal of hundreds of military reservists, including air force pilots vital for Israel's defense, to report for service, potentially leaving the country's security in a precarious position.
Weaken the power of the Supreme Court to review or throw out laws, enabling a simple majority of one in the Knesset (parliament) to overrule such decisions
Have a decisive say over who becomes a judge, including in the Supreme Court, by increasing its representation on the committee which appoints them
Scrap the requirement for ministers to obey the advice of their legal advisers - guided by the attorney general - which they currently have to do by law
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