Overrule Clause

Netanyahu to haredim: Override clause for conscription law only if court intervenes'

Prime Minister Netanyahu suggested to haredi MKs that they advance the conscription law in the winter session as they requested.

False hysteria over Israeli democracy

Progressive critics, take note: the US system at its core is not a pure democracy at all, but a constitutional republic. Op-ed.

Haredi MK: 'We cannot make peace with Likud's caprices and games'

Dep. Education Min. Meir Porush says his party supports Override Clause, but 'cannot make peace' with Likud's 'caprices and games.'

Haredi parties to oppose Override Clause

Shas, United Torah Judaism say keeping coalition intact is more important than passing Override Clause.

Liberman against Overrule Clause

Yisrael Beytenu chairman says Overrule Clause, debate on time frame of budgets not important when economy is closed.

Likud MK: Bill on Overrule Clause is just 'trolling'

"The Right bloc has only 59 seats in the Knesset. Even if we bring all those in quarantine from home, we don't have a majority."

Will Likud vote against Overrule Clause?

Ayelet Shaked to bring Overrule Clause to vote in Knesset this week, despite coalition agreement against the legislation.

Haredi parties' response to anti-conversion therapy bill: Override Clause, Chametz Bill

MK Moshe Gafni to bring Override Clause, Chametz Bill to a vote in response to bill to outlaw conversion therapy.

Coalition Chairman threatens new elections

Miki Zohar says Likud will push for Overrule Clause if Supreme Court does not allow Netanyahu to serve as alternate prime minister.

Yamina: Only leftists could oppose Overrule Clause

Yamina party says striking down of Regulation Law proves need to pass law allowing re-legislation of laws struck down by the court.

Likud MK Yoav Kish: 'We'll be forced to support Overrule Clause'

Heated debate in Knesset on thousands of amendments submitted to filibuster and delay Government Transition Law beyond deadline.

'Dirty trick': Likud buries Overrule Clause

Blue & White and Likud succeed in removing Overrule Clause proposed by Yamina so that Likud members do not have to vote against it.

'Netanyahu saved judiciary from Overrule Clause'

Culture Minister says Prime Minister halted changes in justice system: 'We all see what's happening today in prosecutor's office and police'

Left furious as Boycott Law advances

Constitution Committee approves in first reading amended Boycott Law contrary to Attorney General's position. Opposition boycotts vote.

Return our judges to the rule of the people

'The Likud wants the Overrule Clause'

MK Miki Zohar is convinced that the remarks against the “Overrule Clause” will not affect Netanyahu.

Netanyahu hindering Overrule Clause

PM accuses party ministers of obstructing law. Jewish Home responds: Meanwhile our proposal only practical solution.

'Jewish Home pushing Override Clause into the trash'

PM accuses Jewish Home party of recklessness of pushing passage of bill allowing overruling of Supreme Court without Coalition agreement.

Bennett: I know of no other solution

Jewish Home Chair Minister Naftali Bennett addresses Overrule Clause, rejects claims legislation is 'extreme'.

Will poll numbers change Kahlon's position on Override Clause?

Survey shows Kulanu leader stands to lose votes in next election if he continues to oppose Overrule Clause.

Netanyahu against immediate passage of Overrule Clause

PM asks Bennett, Shaked, not to bring bill allowing Knesset to override Supreme Court for a vote.

'Overrule Clause opponents don't understand democracy'

Deputy FM sees passage second in importance to Judea and Samaria sovereignty, which government must achieve this term.

On agenda: Nationality, Overrule Clause, draft, conversion

Knesset enters challenging summer session of controversial legislation. Festive atmosphere expected for US embassy transfer in two weeks.

Chief Justice warns of 'danger to democracy'

Prime Minister, Justice Minister, Chief Justice, and Deputy Justice Melcer discuss Overrule Clause for about two hours.

Erdan: Supreme Court protects minorities and harms majority

Minister supports Overrule Clause but prefers discussion with Supreme Court justices. 'Impossible that Knesset can't change Court decision.'

Today: Overrule Clause meeting between Netanyahu and Hayut

Prime Minister and Chief Justice meet today in attempt to find compromise on Overrule Clause enactment. Will 65 MK majority be accepted?

'Detention facilities for illegal infiltrators to reopen'

PM Netanyahu, Minister Deri to push for the Overrule Clause following failure to deport infiltrators to third country.

'Jewish Home will divide us'

Kulanu MK slams Jewish Home party for pushing for passage of Overrule Clause to bypass Supreme Court.

Netanyahu agrees to Chief Justice's demands

Chief Justice Esther Hayut conditions meeting to discuss Overrule Clause with delay in passing of the law to override the Supreme Court.

'The Supreme Court has taken over Israeli government'

Education Minister Naftali Bennett blasts Supreme Court for judicial activism, says court now dominates executive branch.

Bennett to advance Overrule Clause

Bill will be put to vote in Ministerial Legislation Committee next Sunday after Jewish Home members claim Netanyahu not promoting issue.

Overrule Clause to be promoted in summer session

Coalition meeting concludes with agreement to advance Clause during summer session; Minister Kahlon, who is abroad, did not participate.

Gabbay: Smotrich is the real prime minister

Zionist Union chairman blasts government for promoting Overrule Clause, calls on Netanyahu to stop blindly following the Jewish Home.

'Discussions won't remove the infiltrators'

Bennett responds to infiltrator release: 'Only determined action by Israeli government will result in infiltrators' departure from Israel.'

Netanyahu in no hurry to pass Overrule Clause

After weekend of belligerent statements, Netanyahu completely changes tone; coalition leader meeting ends with no decision.

Will A-G stop the Overrule Clause?

Attorney General expected to present his opposition to Overrule Clause. Smotrich: Mandelblit is a good man but he is wrong.

Bennett: We cannot miss this opportunity

Education Minister says delay in passage of bill allowing re-legislation of laws struck down by Supreme Court unacceptable.

Netanyahu's test

PM commitment to overrule clause will be tested today: 'If he doesn't initiate enactment, shows it was all poor excuse for elections.'

'Most important law in 20 years'

PM will bring to discussion in party leaders' forum tomorrow wide-reaching court overrule bill; Bennett welcomes: 'Expecting rapid advance.'

Netanyahu pressures coalition to ok Supreme Court bypass law

Netanyahu to demand coalition factions support legislation including Supreme Court bypass; Bennett, Kahlon support proposal.