Israel's Political Overhaul Strains US Jewish Support Amid Protests and Rallies.
Yair Lapid, the opposition leader of Israel, urged Diaspora Jews to support Israel despite their dissatisfaction with the current government's judicial overhaul plan. The Jewish Federations of North America's General Assembly was held in Israel during a time of intense protests against the government's plan. Lapid praised the protesters and called them "patriots." He also reiterated his call for a constitution for Israel and emphasized the importance of democracy.