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Israel Coalition Prioritizes Power Over Postwar Recovery Needs

1/7/2026

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The governing coalition in Israel has advanced legislation since the October 7 attack, reshaping judicial selection and media oversight to concentrate power.
Critics say the changes undermine democratic norms, while supporters argue they curb excess power in unelected institutions.
Legislation on these issues has moved slowly or not at all, despite postwar recovery needs.
The coalition's focus on reforms over immediate needs signals a hierarchy of interests amid the crisis.

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Story summary

The governing coalition in Israel has advanced legislation since the October 7 attack, reshaping judicial selection and media oversight to concentrate power.
Critics say the changes undermine democratic norms, while supporters argue they curb excess power in unelected institutions.
Legislation on these issues has moved slowly or not at all, despite postwar recovery needs.
The coalition's focus on reforms over immediate needs signals a hierarchy of interests amid the crisis.