There is a variety of concerns. Minorities in Israel like the LGBT community fear that the court which in the past has intervened on their behalf won't have the power to do so. There's a feeling amongst many is rated, this changes Israel's democratic character, irrevocably. And also what about Bibi Netanyahu's personal interest in this ruling? So one of the real questions that nobody has a certain answer for is why isn't Netanyahu suddenly doing this?"
Israel’s right-wing coalition government has the country’s supreme court in its sights. Their proposal to effectively subjugate its independence to the legislature has sparked protests and stirred concern for the country’s democracy. Our correspondent reports from a newly reopened Shanghai. And how gas stoves became the latest battleground in America’s endless culture wars.
For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer