UK welcomes Israeli government's decision to delay judicial overhaul
'We urge all parties to find common ground and seek a long-term compromise to this sensitive issue,' says James Cleverly
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a voting session in the Knesset, the Israeli parliament, in Jerusalem, Israel on March 27, 2023. Mass protests have been held in Israel for 12 weeks against the government's plans to reform the justice system and limit the power of the Israeli Supreme Court.
LONDON
British Foreign Secretary welcomed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's move to pause controversial legislation to reform Israel’s judiciary, according to a statement by Foreign Office on Monday.
"The UK enjoys a deep and historic relationship with Israel. As the Prime Minister [Rishi Sunak] stressed in his meeting with PM Netanyahu last week, it is vital that the shared democratic values that underpin that relationship are upheld, and a robust system of checks and balances are preserved," James Cleverly said in a statement.
Following wide range of months-long protests against Israel's judicial overhaul, Netanyahu early Monday announced a delay to the controversial plans for judicial reforms.
The reform plans has been decried by the opposition as a "power grab" in favor of the executive authority.
"We urge all parties to find common ground and seek a long-term compromise to this sensitive issue," added Cleverly.
Anadolu Agency website contains only a portion of the news stories offered to subscribers in the AA News Broadcasting System (HAS), and in summarized form. Please contact us for subscription options.
