In a first publication by The Zioneer, the Knesset is set to hold an extraordinary session during the recess, initiated by Minister Shlomo Karai and signed by dozens of MKs. The session aims to pass a precedent-setting decision asserting that Knesset laws cannot be invalidated or frozen by the High Court of Justice, escalating the legislative-judicial confrontation.
The Knesset is set to convene in a special session during the current recess, according to a first publication by The Zioneer. The move, initiated by Communications Minister Shlomo Karai and backed by dozens of MKs, aims to establish a precedent: that laws passed by the Knesset cannot be struck down or suspended by the High Court of Justice.
The decision would mark a significant escalation in the ongoing tension between the legislative and judicial branches. The Knesset's summer recess normally precludes plenary sessions, but an extraordinary convening requires the support of a majority of MKs, which the sponsors have secured.
The initiative comes amid broader debates over the balance of powers in Israel, including recent legislative efforts regarding a national commission of inquiry into the October 7 attacks, reflecting persistent friction between the coalition and the judiciary. The specific timing and details of the special session have not yet been disclosed.
3 developments
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- DevelopingKahana: High Court has become Israel's upper house, freezing Knesset legislation
- DevelopingKnesset plenum to convene Tuesday for cross-party legislative package
- DevelopingMK Moshe Saada says Knesset must set a red line as High Court oversteps boundaries
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