Netanyahu allies pause judicial overhaul bid during Gaza fighting, upholding domestic unity
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Netanyahu allies signal pausing their campaign to rein in judges while Israel fights Hamas in Gaza, to avoid domestic upheaval during wartime.
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Supreme Court struck down law barring judges from overturning "unreasonable" government decisions, a blow to Netanyahu's judicial overhaul.
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Both supporters and opponents of the overhaul stress unity while military fights in Gaza, refrain from re-litigating the issue.
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Ruling puts limits on government power, sets precedent that court can strike down Basic Laws violating democratic character.
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Some predict war may change debate when it resumes, with greater understanding not everything one side wants will happen.