Civil war remains on the table, warns President Isaac Herzog, until the two sides can come together for dialogue over judicial reform plan.
Benjamin Netanyahu
Israeli official claims protests calling to topple Netanyahu government are receiving funding from Biden Administration.
Seven demonstrators were arrested for damaging the Jerusalem office of the Kohelet Policy Forum, which helped draft the judicial reform bills.
Let’s be clear. The disorder in the West Bank is a result of the incitement against Jews by the Palestinian Authority—from the indoctrination of hatred in its youth to rewards for martyrdom.
The prime minister’s wife was trapped by protesters last week and had to be rescued by heavy police forces.
Groups claim that they are trying to “save” Israeli democracy. But their support for extreme rhetoric aims at toppling a democratically elected government and aids anti-Zionists.
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir reiterated his call for police to not allow “anarchists” block highways.
“In a democracy there are clear rules on how to conduct the debate. There are red lines that must not be crossed,” the prime minister said.
After being prevented from leaving for several hours, the prime minister’s wife was extracted at about 11 p.m. Israel time.
The bills, which passed by a vote of 63 to 47, change how judges are selected and prohibit the Supreme Court from weighing in on basic laws.