Hours earlier, the prime minister addressed Israelis on his plans for judicial reform.
By World Israel News Staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his British counterpart Rishi Sunak canceled a joint press statement on Friday morning as hundreds of protesters against the Jerusalem government’s planned judicial overhaul, including Israeli ex-pats, demonstrated outside 10 Downing Street, screaming ‘Shame!” and “Traitor!”
Netanyahu is on an official visit to the UK, mainly to discuss the Iranian threat. He had planned to depart for London on Thursday afternoon but delayed his flight in order to address the Israeli people on the reforms, saying they will happen and that the reforms would strengthen democracy, but that there is room for discussion with the opposition and for compromise.
“Many in the nation agree that the Supreme Court is run as a closed club for the appointment of judges in a friend brings friend system,” Netanyahu said.
“I will do everything to heal the rift in the nation because we are brotherly people and with God’s help we will do it together, and together we will succeed.”
Opposition leader Yair Lapid slammed the prime minister’s statement, claiming it was “full of lies,” while protest organizers in Israel vowed to continue the mass demonstrations.
Israelis in London are making it clear that Netanyahu is not welcome here.
Join them and show your solidarity for those who want democracy, equality and justice.
— Yachad UK (@YachadUK) March 24, 2023
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