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The Israeli right’s judicial shakedown

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Published: 25 February 2017

Last updated: 4 March 2024

The day after the verdict in the trial of the Hebron shooter, Elor Azaria, saw a batch of judicial appointments intended to rein in the Supreme Court and shift the balance of power in Israel’s unwritten constitution for the benefit of the government and settlers.

With Supreme Court picks, Netanyahu's government launches anti-constitutional revolution – Aluf Benn – Haaretz 23.02.17
Israel's justice minister has created a court that will serve her political aim of perpetuating the occupation and annexing the West Bank without granting the Palestinians citizenship.

The Israeli right's judicial shakedown - Akiva Eldar - Al-Monitor 23.02.17
Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked has scored a victory in the ongoing campaign of the Israeli right to gain control over the Supreme Court.

Minister: New judges will restore right-wing trust in High Court – Marissa Newman & Raoul Wootliff – The Times of Israel 23.02.17
Shaked indicates she managed to sway panel to select conservative, non-activist candidates; Chief Justice Naor hails picks despite failing to get own choices on bench.

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