Netanyahu says real danger to democracy is 'all-powerful court'

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu said in a televised statement that he had no plans to stop the judicial reform, beginning with the passage of a bill to reform the process of appointing judges.

“I’m taking the reins,” Netanyahu said, noting that until now his “hands were tied” over a conflict of interest.

“For our people, and for our country I will do everything to reach a solution,” he said.

Addressing the protesting IDF soldiers and reservists, the premier said: “There is no place for refusal to answer the call of duty. It endangers our national security and everyone’s personal security, an...