Wikipedia's first sentence called it “israeli non-profit organization numbering about 13”. Today it says “non-profit organization promoting democracy”.
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The opening as it read in 2025
Movement for Quality Government in Israel ( Hebrew : התנועה למען איכות השלטון בישראל , HaTenu'a Lema'an Ekhut HaShilton BeYisrael ) is a non-profit organization promoting democracy, ethics and good governance in Israel. It is a regular and longstanding petitioner of the Supreme Court of Israel . The organisation was founded in March 1990 by lawyer Eliad Shraga [ he ] , initially as a protest movement during the coalition crisis . It created a yearly "Knight of Quality Government" award, with categories including executive, judiciary, legislative, local government, media and military/security. In 2020 the group unsuccessfully petitioned the Supreme Court of Israel to bar Benjamin Netanyahu from power. It opposed the 2023 Israeli judicial reform , and led protests against the proposals . The organisation petitioned against various parts of the reforms, with the High Court ruling in its favour in January 2024 over removing the ability of courts to strike down amendments to basic laws . Later in 2024, amid the Gaza war , it successfully petitioned for the government to implement immediate drafting of Hardei yeshiva students . Entries in VERSA: Opinions of the Supreme Court of Israel (at the Cardozo School of Law ) "Eliad Shraga : "This government is a group of crooks with no regard for the benefit of Israel" " . "Speaker Edelstein during "Knight of Quality Government" award ceremony: "Corruption, wherever it is exposed, must be eradicated uncompromisingly" " . The New York Times . "The HCJ Strikes Back: Israel's Supreme Court Pulls the Plug on "Judicial Reform" " . "High Court ruling means IDF draft for Haredim must start immediately, Movement for Quality Government claims" . The Times of Israel .
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The opening as it stood in 2010
The Movement for Quality Government in Israel ( , HaTenoa'a Lema'an Eykhut HaShiliton BeYisrael ) is an Israeli non-profit organization numbering about 13,000 volunteers. Formed as a protest movement on March 1990 during the coalitionary crisis, it is today the leading public petitioner to the Supreme Court of Israel . The organization is an influential one in Israeli society and had seen many favourable rulings, some which had a decisive impact on Israeli politics . It has been at the forefront of various scandals and is given considerable exposure in the Israeli media.
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The opening as it stood in 2015
Movement for Quality Government in Israel, member card The Movement for Quality Government in Israel ( , HaTnu'a Lema'an Ekhut HaShilton BeYisrael ) is an Israeli non-profit organization that claims a membership of about 17,000.Formed as a protest movement in March 1990 during the coalition crisis, it is today the leading public petitioner to the Supreme Court of Israel .The organization is influential in Israeli society and has had many favourable court rulings, some which had a decisive impact on Israeli politics .It has been at the forefront of various scandals and has been given considerable exposure in the Israeli media.
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Movement for Quality Government in Israel, member card The Movement for Quality Government in Israel ( , HaTnu'a Lema'an Ekhut HaShilton BeYisrael ) is an Israeli non-profit organization that claims a membership of about 17,000. Formed as a protest movement in March 1990 during the coalition crisis , it is today the leading public petitioner to the Supreme Court of Israel . According to its chairman, Eliad Shraga, the Movement for Quality Government in Israel is funded primarily by the New Israel Fund .
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Israeli civic watchdog group Movement for Quality Government in Israel, member card The Movement for Quality Government in Israel ( , HaTnu'a Lema'an Ekhut HaShilton BeYisrael ) is an Israeli non-profit organization . Formed as a protest movement in March 1990 during the coalition crisis , in 2020 the group unsuccessfully petitioned the Supreme Court of Israel to bar Benjamin Netanyahu from power.It is a staunch opponent of the 2023 Israeli judicial reform and has led protests against the proposals .
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israeli non-profit organization numbering about 13
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non-profit organization promoting democracy
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