CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -On February 20, a little after midnight, Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, passed two Bills that seek to “overhaul Israel’s judiciary” after garnering a majority of 63 to 47 votes in a 120-member parliament.

Detailed explanation-2: -Israel is a parliamentary democracy, consisting of legislative, executive and judicial branches. Its institutions are the Presidency, the Knesset (parliament), the Government (cabinet), the Judiciary and the State Comptroller.

Detailed explanation-3: -The courts have general judicial authority in criminal, civil and administrative matters, while the tribunals, including religious, labor, and military tribunals, have specific authority over certain matters and people. The judiciary also acts as Israel’s watchdog over the rule of law and protection of rights.