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Israel’s Supreme Court has reconvened to consider petitions against a law that makes it harder to remove a prime minister from office.
Ten other judges took part in the deliberations in Jerusalem on Thursday, in addition to Chief Justice Esther Hayut.
Israel’s parliament passed an amendment in March that meant impeachment was only possible for psychological or other health reasons.
In addition, a successful impeachment would require a majority of 75 per cent of the government and at least 80 of the 120 lawmakers in the parliament, the Knesset.
The law is one of a package designed to reduce the influence of the Supreme Court and the attorney general’s office.
Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara had called for the law to be repealed because it appeared to be personally tailored to help Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Netanyahu is currently charged with fraud, breach of trust and bribery. (dpa/NAN)
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-September. 28, 2023 @ 11:48 GMT |
Tags: Benjamin Netanyahu. Chief Justice Esther Hayut.
