Benjamin Netanyahu
The Israeli prime minister announced a hold on judicial reform until after the Passover holiday, calling on the opposition to negotiate in good faith.
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has agreed to the pause, seemingly removing the prospect of the government’s collapse.
“I call on all the demonstrators, on the right and the left, to behave responsibly and not to act violently. We are brothers,” said the prime minister.
Judges control the process in Israel. Reformers say that leads to groupthink.
The threat was delivered during a meeting during which Ben-Gvir could be heard screaming at the prime minister.
“There’s an attempt here to uproot the sovereignty of the people,” said Michael Rabilo.
The Israeli prime minister delays a speech to the country as members of his coalition threaten to bring down the government.
Asaf Zamir quit his post with a “heavy heart,” the diplomat wrote on Twitter.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismisses Yoav Gallant for breaking ranks.
The High Court acted on a petition accusing the prime minister of an illegal act for speaking publicly on judicial reform.
The premier is reportedly considering appointing Agriculture Minister Avi Dichter as the country’s top defense official.
Irsael’s premier and Britain’s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak discussed a number of key topics—Iran, security, intelligence, trade—while there was radio silence about the diplomatic stay.
