Herzog presented a five-point plan as a basis for compromise; reform leader concerned about dialogue “being used as a method of foot-dragging”
Herzog presented a five-point plan as a basis for compromise; reform leader concerned about dialogue “being used as a method of foot-dragging”
Nationwide polls reveal that Israelis believe the highest tensions in Jewish state currently are between the political left and right
Former Mossad chief and Netanyahu ally, Yossi Cohen, urges dialogue to avoid “grave societal crisis” which could “undermine Israel’s security”
Herzog requests that no reforms undergo a first reading, until there is wide agreement on how to proceed
Suppression of freedoms by coercion and force is not normal
Supporters and opponents of reform continue to exchange accusations
Underscoring significance of the statement, NY Times notes this is the first time an American president has weighed in on internal Israeli affairs