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While the prime minister violated the law, the conditions for holding him in contempt of court were not met, says Gali Baharav-Miara.
Coalition, Yesh Atid and National Unity party reps meet at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem.
The labor federation said in response only that it would “continue to work to unite Israel’s divided society.”
“Those who are not interested in volunteering or serving in the reserves simply will not be here,” says Maj. Gen. Tomer Bar.
“Today, incited protesters broke into the offices of the Kohelet Forum and attacked its employees,” the think tank said.
This has nothing to do with his personal affairs, the prime minister said.
Several ministers expressed opposition to the move but still voted in favor.
Israel’s internal debate will not detract one iota from our determination and ability to act against our enemies, the prime minister said.
Video circulated on social media shows an officer striking a woman with a baton during Saturday’s illegal blocking of Ayalon Highway by anti-reform demonstrators.
Representatives from the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office visited two leading Israeli food-tech companies, and met with start-up CEOs, academics and investors in the field.
“Free societies have vigorous and open debate. Israel is no exception,” wrote the House speaker.
An estimated 30,000 took to the streets in a “real show of support for the reforms,” said attorney Daniel Tauber, a member of the Likud Central Committee.