The Knesset is set to vote on a controversial bill that would change the Judicial Selection Committee and how it appoints judges. The bill has faced strong criticism from Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara and the Constitution Committee's legal adviser, who argue that it would politicize the judicial selection process and undermine the independence of the judiciary. Three former Supreme Court presidents have also denounced the legislation. Proponents of the bill argue that it would address the perceived imbalance of power in the judiciary by giving politicians greater control over judicial appointments.

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