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Protest leaders: "Levin again declared war against Israeli democracy. Today he sentenced us to a deeper economic crisis & worsening rifts. Levin's dictatorial dream will meet the people of Israel, who resolutely uphold the Declaration of Independence's values– equality & freedom"
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Israeli Justice Minister Yariv Levin: “At the end of a difficult week, I am more determined than ever to continue & do everything to pass the necessary reform to fix the justice system. Thank you all for the important support in the moves I am leading for a just justice system."
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He hasn’t said anything publicly in weeks. Note the use of the singular voice. Challenge not only to the protest movement but to his own prime minister.
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Israeli Justice Minister Yariv Levin: “At the end of a difficult week, I am more determined than ever to continue & do everything to pass the necessary reform to fix the justice system. Thank you all for the important support in the moves I am leading for a just justice system."
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Israeli Justice Minister Yariv Levin: “At the end of a difficult week, I am more determined than ever to continue & do everything to pass the necessary reform to fix the justice system. Thank you all for the important support in the moves I am leading for a just justice system."
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US readout of SecDef Austin & Israeli DefMin Gallant mtg: "Secretary Austin expressed concern over the deteriorating security situation in the West Bank & encouraged further cooperation, incl via the United States Security Coordinator, to deescalate conflict and reduce tensions."
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On latest #IsraelPolicyPod I hosted to discuss the violent crime wave facing Arab citizens of Israel, incl the drivers of the tragic bloodshed, the absent Israeli state, role of organized crime gangs, and the impact on daily life.
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“We don't think these understandings could come close to the damage inflicted by the 2015 deal. Our preparations are not for those understandings, but for a scenario in which it becomes apparent that Iran is on the verge of crossing the last threshold.”
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Opposition leaders freeze judicial reform talks despite their representative to the judicial selection committee being voted in
'The real story was the fact that Netanyahu lost control, or appeared to be losing control, of his own coalition,' tells
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On latest #IsraelPolicyPod I hosted to discuss the violent crime wave facing Arab citizens of Israel, incl the drivers of the tragic bloodshed, the absent Israeli state, role of organized crime gangs, and the impact on daily life.
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On this #IsraelPolicyPod, Mohammad Darawshe joins to discuss the escalating violent crime and murder wave in Arab Israeli communities, including the root causes, the absence of the state, and the impact on Arab citizens.
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Scratch that: Opposition leaders Lapid and Gantz say they're suspending judicial talks at President's Residence. "No committee, no talks," per Lapid. Netanyahu needs his coalition to pick a coalition rep to make the committee whole - will this happen? Unclear.
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Israel, latest:
-Oppo candidate for Judicial Appt Cmte is voted in (Yesh Atid MK)
-Coalition candidate, the rogue Tali Gottlieb (Likud), heavily defeated
-Bibi able to put down rebellion but his coalition is in disarray
-Oppo should remain in talks, street protests likely off
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Israel, latest:
-Oppo candidate for Judicial Appt Cmte is voted in (Yesh Atid MK)
-Coalition candidate, the rogue Tali Gottlieb (Likud), heavily defeated
-Bibi able to put down rebellion but his coalition is in disarray
-Oppo should remain in talks, street protests likely off
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Israeli politics:
-Chaos in Knesset amid vote for Judicial Appt Cmte reps (see prior tweets)
-Bibi seemingly unable to instill discipline in his own coalition, pushing to delay vote by 30 days
-Oppo threaten to leave judicial talks
-Protest mvmnt threaten demos in TLV this eve
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Oppo leader Yair Lapid: “Netanyahu has lost control of his govt & is being held hostage by extremists. He is destroying Israel’s democracy, our economy, our security & unity of society. He has violated his commitment to the President & is leading directly to end of the talks.”
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Update: Amid divisions within own coalition, Netanyahu's Likud reportedly wants to use parliamentary regulation to delay below vote by 30 days (i.e. to vote today against all candidates). Opposition threatening to leave negotiations immediately. Shekel already weakening.
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Israeli politics, crunch day: After 2.5 months of "pause" in judicial overhaul amid ongoing negotiations at President's Residence key Knesset vote today to choose 2 MKs for Judicial Appointment Committee. First real test of Netanyahu coalition's intentions & also for Bibi himself
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More to the point: It's one step on the Netanyahu coalition's road to hypothetically taking over committee (several more things need to happen) and perhaps a means to blow up the ongoing talks, force a crisis, and push for unilateral passage of parts of judicial overhaul. TBD.
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Why does Judicial Appointment Cmte Knesset reps matter? Need 7 cmte votes (out of 9) to appoint Supreme Court justices (which coalition won't have even w 1-sided vote today). BUT can appoint lower court judges w only simple majority & may allow opening to pick next Chief Justice
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Hence it's the 1st real test not only for entire judicial overhaul issue/crisis but also for Netanyahu's leadership of his own coalition. Can he keep Justice Minister Yariv Levin & the other hardliners in check? The vote is via secret ballot so surprises are possible.
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Coalition hardliners threatening to simply choose 2 of its own despite Netanyahu seemingly urging to allow 1 opposition MK. Opposition threatening to blow up talks if its MK (from Yesh Atid) isn't chosen - thereby likely bringing Israel back to late March, mass demos, explosion.
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Judicial Appointment Committee chooses the judges. Makeup is 2 govt ministers, 3 Supreme Court justices, 2 lawyers from Lawyer's Syndicate & 2 Knesset members - historically 1 from coalition & 1 from opposition. This is what the vote will be on today via secret ballot.
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Israeli politics, crunch day: After 2.5 months of "pause" in judicial overhaul amid ongoing negotiations at President's Residence key Knesset vote today to choose 2 MKs for Judicial Appointment Committee. First real test of Netanyahu coalition's intentions & also for Bibi himself
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Uncle Jeff’s hard work and perseverance paid off!
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Video Briefing on Thursday (6/15) on our new policy report, Leveraging the Prospect of Israel-Saudi Normalization to Advance Israeli-Palestinian Progress
With co-authors , , and alongside Amb.
Register: israelpolicyforum.zoom.us/webinar/regist
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If Nissim had built this somewhere else w/out a permit, say (hypothetically) in the West Bank, maybe he’d have more political backing. But he has a small group of supporters that are trying to stay the eviction order in court. Please spread the word. Save Nissim. And his house.
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Authorities say the place is in danger of collapse – it’s stood for 5 decades. Authorities claim it causes environmental damage – but it’s all recycled materials. Nissim is 77 & just wants to live out his days in the home he's built. More to the point: strengthen + preserve it.
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The place has come to be known as “Nissim’s House” or the “Hermit House.” Admittedly he just showed up and started digging w no permit. The local mayor at one point hooked him up to water + electricity and gave him a postal address. Nissim used to run a kiosk from the shore.
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Over the course of 50 years an Israeli named Nissim Kahlon used his own hands to chisel, tunnel, & design a warren of rooms & caves inside the limestone cliffs overlooking the Med. It’s like nothing you’ve ever seen. Now the authorities want to evict him & demolish it. <THREAD>
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"If I had the possibility to complain to the Palestinian police - I would not hesitate. I have journalist friends there who received threats and were attacked and the Palestinian police handled them properly. I live with these threats alone and feel the writing is on the wall."
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Arab-Israeli journalist (Yediot) Hassan Shaalan w a heartbreaking open letter amid ongoing threats to his life from (likely) organized crime families. An explosive device was previously detonated outside his home. He has no faith in the Israel Police (HEB)
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Wow. Disney+ changed the ending of Raiders of the Lost Ark...
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🎧#WeekendListen On latest #IsraelPolicyPod I hosted + to talk:
—Recent attack on Israel-Egypt border
—Israeli govt's West Bank plans
—Potential for Israel-Saudi peace deal
—Erdogan re-elected in Turkey + more
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One of the strongest foreign press interviews w Netanyahu in a long time. Wide ranging, detail orientated, quotes deployed to anchor questions, fluent in Bibi’s own domestic political reality. Great job
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ChatGPT Netanyahu speaks w Secretary of State Blinken, “reiterated his consistent position that returning to the nuclear agreement w Iran would not stop the Iranian nuclear program & that no arrangement with Iran will obligate Israel, which will do everything to defend itself.”
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In this new policy report, , , and assess prospects for Israel-Saudi normalization, explain the key constraints, and suggest how to leverage normalization to create positive momentum on the Israeli-Palestinian front.
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🎧On latest #IsraelPolicyPod I hosted + to discuss recent events across the Middle East:
-Terror attack on Israel-Egypt border
-Israeli govt's West Bank plans
-Potential for Israel-Saudi peace deal
-Erdogan re-elected in Turkey + more
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There are few things I enjoy more than spending an hour with and on #IsraelPolicyPod. We talked Israel-Egypt, Israel-Saudi, Israel-Turkey, and what Israel is up to in the West Bank, and I also had to eat my (figurative) hat
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Anti government protestors were busy on Kaplan/Hashalom junction in Tel Aviv overnight. “No Pride in a Dictatorship.”
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בשעות הלילה פעילים צבעו מקטע כביש בצומת השלום בתל אביב בצבעי דגל הגאווה וכתבו :
"אין גאווה בדיקטטורה"
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On this #IsraelPolicyPod, hosts and to analyze recent events across the Middle East, including the recent terror attack on the Egyptian border, the government's West Bank plans, and Erdoğan's re-election in Turkey.
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Eli Cohen now: I have great respect for our ally the USA & Vice President Harris, a great friend of Israel. The legal reform is an internal Israeli issue that is in process of consolidation & dialogue. State of Israel will continue to be democratic & liberal as it has always been
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Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen in radio interview fires back at VP Kamala Harris (the former AG of California): "If you ask her what bothers her in the [judicial] reform, she wouldn't be able to name one clause that bothers her." Via @amirtibon haaretz.com/israel-news/20
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