Israel's Political Overhaul Strains US Jewish Support Amid Protests and Rallies.
TL;DR
Yair Lapid, the opposition leader of Israel, urged Diaspora Jews to support Israel despite their dissatisfaction with the current government's judicial overhaul plan. The Jewish Federations of North America's General Assembly was held in Israel during a time of intense protests against the government's plan. Lapid praised the protesters and called them "patriots." He also reiterated his call for a constitution for Israel and emphasized the importance of democracy.
- Don’t give up on us: Lapid urges US Jews to stand by Israel despite overhaul strains The Times of Israel
- Netanyahu cancels Tel Aviv Jewish conference appearance amid protests: Local media Anadolu Agency | English
- PM drums up support for right-wing ‘million person’ rally, but won’t join – report The Times of Israel
- Protest leaders take the stage at JFNA, say overhaul is ‘tearing up social contract’ The Times of Israel
- Organizers warn they will kick out any protesters disrupting JFNA confab The Times of Israel
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