Israel Supreme Court Deals Netanyahu Major Defeat On Judicial Reforms—Here’s Why That Matters

Israel’s Supreme Court on Monday narrowly struck down a law in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s sweeping—and wildly controversial—judicial reforms that sought to limit the court’s check on Israel’s ruling government, a major blow to Netanyahu, whose critics, both within Israel and outside it, have grown as he has led Israel’s war in Gaza following Hamas’s shock attack on Oct. 7. Fuel your success with Forbes. Gain unlimited access to premium journalism, including breaking news, groundbreaking in-depth reported stories, daily digests and more. Plus, members get a front-row seat at members-only events with leading thinkers and doers, access to premium video that can help you get ahead, an ad-light experience, early access to select products including NFT drops and more: Stay Connected Forbes on Facebook: Forbes Video on Twitter: Forbes Video on Instagram: More From Forbes: