Politics and Knesset
The justice minister said the Biden administration was acting in line with its worldview.
At the end of the closed-door session, the justices announced that a ruling regarding the illegal Arab settlement would be forthcoming.
The leaders of Israel’s previous government refused to meet with the heads of Judea and Samaria communities, says Yesha chairman.
“For the opponents of the reform, there are no red lines, including the attempt to harm [Israel’s] international status,” said Eli Cohen.
The most pressing issue—the state budget; the most consequential—judicial reform.
Every case will be examined individually, the judges rule.
Chances of compromise on judicial reform would rise if negotiations were held solely with the National Unity Party, Likud officials say.
“We are told that if the reform passes there will be a dictatorship. There is no bigger lie than that,” Israeli Justice Minister Yariv Levin told the crowd.
Anti-government protesters were arrested in Tel Aviv after Israel’s economy minister Nir Barkat and his security team were attacked.
Those headed to Jerusalem for the “March of the Million” sought other last-minute transportation options.
The message is reflected in protest placards that read: “They won’t steal the election! March of the Million. Reform Now!”
The initiative aims to put into practice the 2018 Nation-State Law.
