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politics2 years ago

"Israelis Rally in Tel Aviv Against Judicial Overhaul Amid Lingering Hope"

Mass protests against the government's attempt to overhaul the judiciary took place nationwide in Israel, with the main rally in Tel Aviv occurring in the aftermath of a fatal Palestinian terror attack. Despite the attack, an estimated 105,000 people attended the rally, which proceeded with increased police presence and without blocking roads. Protest organizers emphasized the importance of fighting for Israeli democracy, while criticizing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for potentially causing a constitutional crisis and undermining the rule of law. The protests have been ongoing for 31 weeks and have sparked controversy and division within the country.

via The Times of Israel|
#benjamin-netanyahu#judiciary-overhaul#politics
politics2 years ago

Reservists Defiantly Withdraw Support Amid Israel's Political Crisis and Judicial Reform Protests

Over 1,000 members of the Israeli Air Force, including over 400 pilots, have announced that they will be halting their volunteer reserve duty in protest of the government's effort to overhaul the judiciary. Senior coalition lawmakers have condemned the protest, likening it to an attempted military coup. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich urged the protesters to retract their "mistake," while other far-right lawmakers expressed more combative language against the pilots. The government plans to move forward with the passage of the first piece of overhaul legislation next week, despite the growing protests. Defense officials have warned that the increasing number of reservists dropping out of volunteer duty could affect national military preparedness.

via The Times of Israel|
#government-response#israeli-air-force#judiciary-overhaul
politics2 years ago

"Uncertain Future: Biden's Warning Signals Potential Strain on the 'Special Relationship'"

US President Joe Biden has urged Israeli leaders to slow down their divisive overhaul of the judiciary and instead seek a broad consensus with opposition parties, warning that the "special relationship" between the two countries could be irreparably damaged. Biden expressed public support for the protest movement against the overhaul, emphasizing the importance of Israel's democracy. He urged Israeli leaders not to rush and to continue seeking the broadest possible consensus. Biden's comments come as the Israeli government plans to pass the first piece of legislation from the controversial overhaul package, which has faced months of mass protests and opposition.

via The Times of Israel|
#consensus#israel#joe-biden
world2 years ago

Massive Protests Sweep Israel as Netanyahu's Judiciary Overhaul Sparks Outrage

Massive protests erupted across Israel as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's far-right government pushed forward with a controversial judicial overhaul plan. The proposed changes, which passed a first reading in parliament, aim to curb the power of the Supreme Court and remove its ability to review and overrule decisions made by government ministers. Critics argue that this move undermines the country's independent judiciary and democratic system of checks and balances. Tens of thousands of demonstrators blockaded highways and gathered at the airport, resulting in at least 71 arrests.

via CBS News|
#benjamin-netanyahu#israel#judiciary-overhaul
politics2 years ago

Libertarian Conference Disrupted by Anti-Government Protesters.

Anti-government protesters interrupted Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi and Knesset Constitutional, Law and Justice Committee chair Simcha Rothman at a libertarian conference in Tel Aviv on Sunday. Karhi denied falsely that he had ever told reservist pilots to “go to hell.” Protesters against the government’s judicial overhaul plan have been hounding and heckling coalition politicians at events across the country in recent months as they seek to keep up the pressure on the government to shelve its far-reaching plans to shackle the judiciary.

via The Times of Israel|
#anti-government-protests#israel#judiciary-overhaul
politics2 years ago

Controversy Surrounds Pro-Overhaul Rallies in Jerusalem.

A Haredi newspaper affiliated with the non-Hasidic Degel Hatorah faction in United Torah Judaism, a key ally of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has called on its readers not to attend a mass rally in support of the government's bid to weaken the judiciary. The newspaper is in favor of legal reform but opposes the dictatorial takeover of people's lives by liberal terrorism. The rally is being organized by nationalist religious and settler activist groups and individuals, and some of the most senior members of the cabinet will speak at the event. The legislation would give governing coalitions almost complete control over judicial appointments and reduce the High Court of Justice's ability to strike down legislation.

via The Times of Israel|
#haredi#israel#judiciary-overhaul
politics2 years ago

Tensions rise between US and Israel over judicial reforms.

A public spat between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Biden has caused a rift in the US-Israel relationship. Biden expressed concern over Netanyahu's controversial judicial overhaul plan, which has sparked protests and instability in Israel. Netanyahu responded defiantly, stating that Israel makes its own decisions. The dispute has opened Netanyahu to criticism for jeopardizing the country's most vital diplomatic relationship. The proposed changes to the judiciary have been a source of contention, with supporters arguing that the courts have become too powerful, while opponents say the changes would destroy Israel's system of checks and balances.

via The Washington Post|
#biden#israel#judiciary-overhaul
politics2 years ago

Netanyahu's Political Turmoil Rocks Israel

The Biden administration welcomed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's announcement to temporarily halt the legislative effort to overhaul the judiciary and urged Israeli political leaders to pass a compromise that will safeguard Israel's democratic foundations. The US has been expressing its concern over the government's judicial overhaul effort for the past three months. US Senators Chris Murphy and Mitt Romney issued a joint, bipartisan statement expressing their support for Netanyahu's announcement. Mainstream US Jewish organizations issued a joint statement lauding Netanyahu's decision. UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly also welcomed the speech and urged all parties to find common ground and seek a long-term compromise to this sensitive issue.

via The Times of Israel|
#compromise#democracy#israel
politics2 years ago

Netanyahu's Political Maneuvers Spark Unrest in Israel.

The Biden administration has urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to abandon his proposed overhaul of the judiciary, which would have weakened the Supreme Court. The White House has expressed sympathy for Netanyahu's position, given his right-wing coalition's opposition to compromise. President Biden has called for a compromise that upholds democratic values and the independence of the judiciary. Some officials believe that Biden's public comments were too cautious and that he should have issued a more full-throated condemnation of the judiciary overhaul from the beginning.

via NBC News|
#biden-administration#compromise#democratic-government
politics2 years ago

Netanyahu faces mounting pressure from Israeli protests and strike.

Tens of thousands of Israelis protested outside parliament and workers launched a nationwide strike on Monday, as a surging mass protest movement threatened to paralyze the economy in its efforts to halt Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to overhaul the judiciary. The growing resistance to Netanyahu's plan came hours after tens of thousands of people burst into the streets around the country in a spontaneous show of anger at the prime minister's decision to fire his defense minister after he called for a pause to the overhaul.

via KSL.com|
#israel#judiciary-overhaul#netanyahu
politics2 years ago

"Israeli Coalition Strained by Judicial Reform Criticism and Reservist Refusals"

Israel's ruling party, Likud, is in turmoil after Defense Minister Yoav Gallant planned to call for an immediate halt to the coalition's bid to overhaul the judiciary. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu summoned Gallant to his office amid public recriminations against him by Likud lawmakers. Gallant postponed his statement and traveled to the capital. The meeting was brief and preceded by a sit-down between Netanyahu and Justice Minister Yariv Levin, the chief architect of the dramatic judicial overhaul. The protest movement against the judicial revamp has grown over the past three months to comprise large swaths of Israeli society.

via The Times of Israel|
#benjamin-netanyahu#israel#judiciary-overhaul
politics2 years ago

Israeli Defense Minister's Future in Jeopardy as Judicial Overhaul Sparks Reservist Protests.

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has reportedly threatened to resign over concerns that the government's push to overhaul the judiciary could lead to mass desertions and refusals to serve in the military. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shared Gallant's concerns with the cabinet, possibly to increase pressure on coalition members driving the effort forward. Soldiers have expressed concerns that a lack of faith in the independence of Israel's judiciary could open them up to prosecution in international tribunals over actions they were ordered to carry out in the Israel Defense Forces.

via The Times of Israel|
#benjamin-netanyahu#judiciary-overhaul#military
politics2 years ago

Israeli envoy expresses concern over country's direction amidst protests and reforms.

Israel's Consul General in New York, Asaf Zamir, expressed his "deep concern" over the country's direction, particularly regarding the hardline coalition's effort to overhaul the judiciary. Zamir's criticism is rare for a sitting diplomat and indicates widespread discomfort with the government's policies. The legislation being pushed through the Knesset would give the government and coalition complete control over the selection of all judges in Israel, severely restrict the High Court's capacity to strike down laws, and allow the Knesset to pass laws immune from judicial review. Critics warn this could move Israel from a liberal democracy to another system of governance.

via The Times of Israel|
#criticism#democracy#diplomat
politics2 years ago

Israeli protests against government's judicial overhaul gain momentum at home and abroad.

Women in Israel are protesting against the government's plan to overhaul the judiciary by dressing up as characters from "The Handmaid's Tale." They fear that the proposed changes will harm women's rights and push the country towards autocracy. The government's plan has sparked widespread opposition and tens of thousands of people have taken to the streets in protest each week. The women in red robes have become a mainstay at protests around the country, with their numbers growing. The costume has been used in protests elsewhere to symbolize the threat to women under the patriarchy.

via FRANCE 24 English|
#israel#judiciary-overhaul#politics
politics2 years ago

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.

via The Times of Israel|
#israel#judiciary-overhaul#minority-rights