Netanyahu Says Legal Reform Will Strengthen Democracy, Economy
- Israeli economists and lawyers say the changes will be harmful
- Opponents worry that weaker institutions reduce investment
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said concerns over his plan to rein in the judiciary are misguided, as the move will cut unnecessary regulation and make the country a more attractive place to invest.
“To investors, I say — keep investing in Israel, it will pay off,” Netanyahu said at a news conference on Wednesday. “Israel was a good place to invest and Israel will become an even better place to invest.”