Former PM supports judicial reform, but calls for dialogue and compromise. But can the Left overcome its hatred for Netanyahu himself?
Israel
Israeli decisions to expand Jewish life in the biblical heartland meet with joy and condemnation.
A look at what’s really going on, and 3 ways Christians and Jews can stand up for Israel and pray.
While US response is “understandable,” the Americans know that we are “committed to the settlements,” said Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.
Prominent Orthodox Israeli journalist Yair Cherki admits he is gay. “I’m shaking as I write these words,” penned Channel 12’s religious affairs reporter in a viral Facebook post.
As Israel’s most religious right-wing government ever takes power, secular citizens worry how much the Bible and Judaism will rule their lives.
“The excuses are over, we have no one to blame but ourselves if we don’t push through sovereignty,” says Likud lawmaker Dan Illuz.
Protests against judicial reform have now reached the capital as thousands flooded into Jerusalem on Monday.
President Herzog agrees judicial reform is needed, but urges dialogue. Meanwhile, opposition forces attempt to remove Netanyahu via judicial “coup d’état.”
