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Israel Protests Continue, Heat Wave Study, Emmett Till Memorial

2023/7/25
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Daniel Astrim: 以色列政府通过了一项法律，限制了最高法院对其行为的制衡。这一举动引发了大规模的抗议活动，医生罢工，医院运作受限。内塔尼亚胡总理虽然表示愿意与反对派合作，但与此同时，警方对封锁道路的抗议者使用了水炮。评论员认为，内塔尼亚胡并非实际掌权者，而是他的极右翼内阁部长在推动这项新法律。法律专家担心，政府可能会利用这项法律替换公务员队伍中的专业监督官员，从而推动其歧视性政策，特别是针对巴勒斯坦人的政策。各团体已向最高法院请愿，质疑这项法律，但最高法院是否会干预尚不清楚。此外，以色列国防专家担心军队的战备状态，数千名预备役人员表示将不会服役以示抗议。

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Israel's recent governmental changes have sparked mass protests and concerns about the future of democracy. The Supreme Court's power has been curtailed, leading to strikes and a tense atmosphere. Experts warn of potential implications for Palestinian rights and national security.
  • Knesset passed a law limiting judicial powers, sparking protests.
  • Supreme Court can no longer use 'reasonableness' clause to block government actions.
  • Doctors are on strike; police used water cannons on protesters.
  • Concerns about impact on Palestinian rights and military readiness.

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Israel's Knesset has passed a law limiting the powers of the country's judges and sparking mass protests. A new study indicates climate change causes increasing heat waves. And President Biden will designate a national monument honoring Emmett Till and his mother.*Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe) to the Up First newsletter.*Up First is produced by Nina Kravinsky and Shelby Hawkins. Our editors are Reena Advani, Michael Sullivan, Sadie Babits, Susanna Capelouto and Olivia Hampton. Our technical director is Zac Coleman with engineering support from Stacey Abbott.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices)NPR Privacy Policy)