White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan raised the issue of the government's plan regarding the justice system today (Thursday) during the private meeting with Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, according to an American official who is aware of the contents of the conversation.
In the US, they are worried about Levin's reform. Netanyahu and Sullivan (Photo: Government Press Office, Kobi Gideon/Leam)
why is it important
This is the first time that the Biden administration has raised directly with Netanyahu the issue of his actions regarding the judicial system.
The Americans are concerned that the program will harm the independence of the Israeli justice system.
Behind the Scenes
The White House has been debating in recent weeks whether and to what extent to intervene in the issue.
Initially, the administration considered not to speak publicly on the issue and not to raise the issue in a dialogue with Israel.
However, in recent days there has been a change in the American line.
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The prime minister's office did not comment on the matter.
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