Proposed changes to Israeli law raise concerns about weakened judiciary and absolute power

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This happened after Israeli police twice this week stormed the al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem, which is considered to be the third holiest site in Islam.(…)The proposed changes to the law have caused concern about a weakened Israeli judiciary and an almost absolute power for the politicians, which has led to large demonstrations.(…)– Purely cynical, it could be an attempt to gather Israelis around a common cause and temporarily calm the situation in the country, says Waage to NTB.