Judicial Reform
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.
“The split in society has penetrated the IDF and this is a clear, immediate and concrete danger to the security of the state,” Yoav Gallant said.
In a podcast released after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke about judicial reform, the journalist noted “crickets” from Washington on French protests and Mexico undermining democracy.
Gali Baharav-Miara contends that the Israeli premier’s decision to wade into the process of reforming the judiciary is “completely illegal.”
There had been speculation that Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant might halt the process in a nationwide speech on Thursday night, but in the end, he did not join the prime minister.
Israeli prime minister delays trip to London • Defense minister reportedly will call for a halt to the judicial reform initiative.
Protesters against the government’s judicial reform push have launched a “Day of Paralysis.”
A demonstrator attacked Agriculture Minister Avi Dichter during “Day of Paralysis.”
Dozens arrested for disturbing the peace as police clear freeway running through Tel Aviv • Authorities worried about possible clashes during an anti-reform march in Bnei Brak.
Washington reiterates “ironclad” support for the Jewish state’s security following several instances of discord.
