Protests and Strikes Follow Israeli Judicial Reform

Police officers and demonstrators injured in the unrest

Protesters hold Israeli flags as they demonstrate following the parliament's vote on a contested bill that limits the Supreme Court's powers to void some government decisions, near the Knesset in Jerusalem, on July 24, 2023. Amir Cohen/Reuters

HAIFA, Israel—Large protests and strikes broke out after Israel’s parliament ratified legislation to limit the Supreme Court’s ability to challenge parliamentary decisions.

The Knesset passed an amendment on July 24 that prevents the Supreme Court from voiding some government decisions that it deems “unreasonable.” The vote passed 64–0 after opposition parties left the chamber in protest.