US Jewish Federations Oppose Overhaul of Israeli Judiciary

A delegation of US Jewish federation leaders, representing more than 30 US Jewish communities, lobbied in Israel against the government's planned overhaul of the judiciary, particularly the proposal that would allow a simple majority of the Israeli parliament to override Supreme Court rulings. The Jewish Federations of North America expressed concerns over the threats this proposal could have on Israel's checks and balances and safeguarding minority rights. The proposed changes have drawn sharp criticism from a range of establishment American Jewish organizations and public figures, as well as Democrats in the United States, including President Joe Biden.