Coalition leaders in Israel are currently divided over proposed legislation to overhaul the country’s judiciary system. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Shas party leader Aryeh Deri are in favor of halting the advancement of the legislation, while Justice Minister Yariv Levin and National Security Minister Ben Gvir want to push forward with it. The ultra-Orthodox United Torah Judaism party has said it will support any decision made by Netanyahu, but Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli is calling for a rethink in how the legislative package is presented to the public. Rabbi Yaakov Ariel, a leading rabbi in the religious nationalist movement and a spiritual mentor to the Religious Zionism party, along with other prominent rabbis from the community, has signed a letter urging a ceasefire in the fight over the judicial shakeup. Economy Minister Nir Barkat has issued a statement in support of Netanyahu, assuming he will halt the judicial overhaul legislation. Miki Zohar, the Likud’s culture and sports minister, also supports Netanyahu’s decision. Discussions in the Prime Minister’s Office about a possible stop to the judicial reform legislation have taken place, with Justice Minister Yariv Levin threatening to resign from the government if the legislation is stopped. A meeting of the leaders of the coalition parties is expected to take place in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office on Monday morning to discuss the issue. The situation remains tense as coalition leaders weigh the benefits and drawbacks of the proposed legislation. (YWN Israel Desk – Jerusalem)
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