After a leading progressive called Israel “a racist state,” Democratic leaders criticized the statement. But a planned boycott of the Israeli president’s speech by liberals underscored tensions.
Tag: Herzog, Isaac
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Israeli President Herzog’s White House Visit Highlights Biden’s Anger At Netanyahu
President Isaac Herzog of Israel visits Washington this week. Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, has yet to receive a similar invitation this year.
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What’s Next for Israel’s Judicial Overhaul and Netanyahu?
Critics of the government’s plan to limit the power of courts are wary of what they call “salami tactics,” slicing up the project into smaller pieces to make it more palatable to a wary public.
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Israel’s President Sees Hope for Judicial Compromise
Isaac Herzog is leading talks to resolve a crisis provoked by a divisive government plan to overhaul the courts. In an interview with The Times, he said he was optimistic about a breakthrough.
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An Effort to Resolve Israel’s Impasse Stalls on How to Pick Judges
Mediators say the government and its opponents agree on some changes to a judiciary overhaul plan that has divided the country. But the process of appointing new judges remains a major obstacle.