Irish Examiner view: Democracy could be compromised

Benjamin Netanyahu is attempting to pass legislation designed to weaken the powers of Israel’s supreme court. Picture: AP Photo/Maya Alleruzzo, File

Personal jeopardy always has a tendency towards colouring people’s view of the justice system and that certainly seems to be the case when it comes to Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, who is attempting to pass legislation designed to weaken the powers of the country’s supreme court.

Historically, Netanyahu has always been a keen defender of the Israeli supreme court as an important institution safeguarding the country’s democracy and promoting the liberal values the country’s people hold so dear.