Israel: Netanyahu to ministers, “I will stop the reform”
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu he has informed the allies of the ruling coalition that he intends suspend judicial reform. This was reported by the public broadcaster Kan giving an account of the meeting in progress. According to the media, the main ideologue of the initiative and Justice Minister Yariv Gideon Levin understood and recognized that “there is no other choice”. Presumably, he still has to convince the minister of national security Itamar Ben-Gvir, one of the most right-wing cabinet members, who threatens to bring down the government: according to the broadcaster, the minister has announced his intention to resign but assured that he will support the executive from the outside.
Israel: “historic” strike, health system also shuts down
The general strike called in Israel also involves the health system: the Israeli doctors’ union has announced the immediate freezing of the system, until the suspension of the announced and highly contested judicial reform is announced.
Israel: kindergartens, school camps, shopping malls close
Protests spread in Israel after the announcement of the general strike by the Labor union, the most powerful in the country. Businesses have closed or are closing, but also kindergartens and day school camps. Schools close today for the Easter break, but many young children were ready to move to alternative settings run by local authorities. Large private shopping malls will also close their doors from noon
Israel chaos, the chronicle of the night
Israel: President Herzog, stop the reform process immediately
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has renewed his appeal to the government and to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to stop the justice reform project after the night of protests that shook the country. “For the good of the unity of the People of Israel, for the responsibilities to which we are bound, I invite you to immediately stop the legislative process”, said the head of state.
Israel: high school and middle school students strike against reform
The National Council of Students and Youth, representing Israel’s high school and middle school students, declared a nationwide strike starting in the morning. The council asks to “stop the justice reform and start negotiations immediately”. The announcement comes after massive protests rocked the country and several more strikes were declared. Today a group of universities announced a general strike starting in the morning.
Israel: USA very worried, compromise urgently needed
The United States said it was “deeply concerned” about the events in Israel, after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sacked the defense minister for advocating a pause in the government’s controversial justice reforms. “We are deeply concerned about today’s developments outside of Israel, which further underscore the urgent need for compromise,” White House National Security Council spokeswoman Adrienne Watson said in a statement.
Israel: Barkat, we don’t want a civil war
Israel’s Economy Minister Nir Barkat has said he will support Prime Minister Netanyahu in his decision to halt the controversial justice reform. The Times of Israel reports it. “The State of Israel takes precedence over everything – said Barkat – the people of Israel take precedence over everything. I will support the prime minister in the decision to stop and chart a new course. Reform is necessary and we will achieve it, but price of a civil war”. Israel’s Economy Minister Nir Barkat said he will support Prime Minister Netanyahu in his decision to halt the controversial justice reform. The Times of Israel reports it. “The State of Israel takes precedence over everything – said Barkat – the people of Israel take precedence over everything. I will support the prime minister in the decision to stop and chart a new course. Reform is necessary and we will achieve it, but price of a civil war”.
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