Benjamin Netanyahu
During his call with both leaders, the top U.S. diplomat reaffirmed Washington’s “commitment to a negotiated two-state solution and opposition to policies that endanger its viability.”
While experts differ sharply on the Israeli government’s reform plan, all agree that extreme discourse is clouding the issue.
The Defense Ministry body’s responsibilities include approving construction in Area C of Judea and Samaria.
Sen. Dick Durbin, the chamber’s assistant majority leader, also criticized Netanyahu’s right-wing allies for seeking “to sabotage any possible two-state peace agreement with the Palestinians.”
The overture was rejected by opposition head Yair Lapid, who is demanding the proposed legislation be frozen as a precondition for talks.
“Show responsibility and leadership because you’re doing the exact opposite,” the prime minister said.
President Isaac Herzog proposes five principles on which to base negotiations over judicial reform.
“Red lines have been crossed in recent days by extremist elements that have one goal: To intentionally bring about anarchy,” says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The prospective move comes after three Israelis were killed in a car-ramming attack in Jerusalem.
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Shas also distanced itself from the proposal, saying it never intended to criminalize improper attire or musical instruments at the holy site.
The two premiers spoke by phone for the second time in a month.
