Netanyahu's religious-nationalist coalition says the bill, which parliament is scheduled to vote on by Monday, is needed to balance out the branches of power because the Court has become too interventionist. They plan to rally outside parliament ahead of a Sunday debate and subsequent vote on the bill, which would limit the Supreme Court's powers to void what it considers "unreasonable" government or ministerial decisions. Protest leader Shikma Bressler, asked if she thought the marchers would manage to stop the vote, said she didn't know. The bill, its supporters say, is designed to facilitate effective governance with courts still keeping ample judicial oversight. Opponents say the change is being rushed through parliament and will open the door to corruption and abuses of power.

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Persons: Benjamin Netanyahu, Dan Williams HEMED, Shikma Bressler, Washington, Netanyahu, Maayan, John Stonestreet Organizations: Israeli, REUTERS, Reuters, Thomson Locations: Jerusalem, Motza, Israel