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Significance
The proposals are part of a controversial package of reforms to weaken the courts, which Netanyahu’s critics say would eliminate checks on executive power. The reforms have triggered enormous street protests this year and prompted thousands of military reservists to suspend voluntary duties.
Impacts
Netanyahu’s critics are unlikely to trust promises that judicial reforms will not go as far as originally planned.
Instability in the West Bank will rise amid a more aggressive Israeli approach and internal Palestinian power struggles.
Iran is unlikely to face concerted international pressure over its regional activities in the coming months.
A prospective normalisation deal with Saudi Arabia would likely enhance Israel’s long-term security.
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