Isaac Herzog's joint address to Congress marks the second from an Israeli president.
spearheaded by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government, that would give Netanyahu’s allies control over the appointment of judges, among other proposals. Proponents of the overhaul say it would curb the powers of unelected judges, while critics say it would gut the guardrails of Israel’s democracy.
For his part, Herzog, who has previously been critical of the proposal, offered a tacit concession to observers who say the overhaulWhile he called the debate over the plan"painful" and"deeply unnerving," Herzog added that he is confident Israel's democracy remains strong, even as the country works through its"issues."The U.S.
In his speech, Herzog said that he respects criticism of the state of Israel,"including some expressed by respected members of this house," even if he does not necessarily have to accept it. He did not mention Jayapal by name, but appeared to link her criticism, and that of other progressives, of the Israeli government to infringing on the country's sovereignty.
"Criticism of the state of Israel must not cross the line into negation of the state of Israel's right to exist," Herzog said."Questioning the Jewish people's right to self determination is not legitimate diplomacy. It is antisemitism.", authored by Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, condemning antisemitism and expressing support for Israel, with 195 Democrats joining all Republicans in voting for the measure.
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