Netanyahu’s Sharp Reaction to Biden’s Remarks: We Are an Independent Country
Benjamin Netanyahu sharply reacted to the remarks of U.S. President Joe Biden, who had called for shelving the controversial judicial overhaul plan in Israel.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel, as an independent country, makes decisions based on the will of its people and not under foreign pressure. According to Mr. Netanyahu, emphasizing Israel’s independence against foreign pressures applies even to Israel’s best friends.
The U.S. President told reporters that he hopes Mr. Netanyahu would abandon his plan.
Benjamin Netanyahu and his right-wing allies in the parliament and government were pursuing reforms that would, among other things, limit the powers of Israel’s Supreme Court. Protesters argue that these changes violate the independence of the judiciary, one of the pillars of Israel’s democracy.