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The judges of the High Court decided not to issue a temporary order to resume electricity to Gaza.
Both Tzohar and Itim petitioned the High Court of Justice after Malkieli issued ordinances granting more control over the election process of city rabbis to political parties.
Members of the opposition and a number of NGOs argued the move was a continuation of the government’s attempts to erode Israeli democracy.
The petition urged the court to address the lack of women in directors-general roles in Israel's government, following the appointment of 10 men.
The original bill proposal was that the power to elect the watchdog would shift from the judicial selection committee to the Knesset.
Since May 2024, the position of Ombudsman of the Judiciary has remained vacant.
The new proposal also includes a mechanism to prevent a stalemate in high court appointments.
"This is a sad day for democracy and a sad day for our judicial system," the justice minister said in a statement.