AT THE ROAD JUNCTION

At mid-morning today I went down to the road junction again joining other protesters. We were a small part of the sea of flag-carrying demonstrators protesting against the judicial overhaul. Flagging on motorists tooting their support, I wondered if the motor horn  symphony signified a major tidal shift of approval. I’m still not sure. Flicking TV news channels this evening didn’t help clarify where we are heading. Netanyahu rejected a judicial reform framework proposed by President Isaac Herzog last night claiming it was insufficient. His rejection came shortly before boarding a flight to Berlin to consult with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.  Netanyahu delayed his flight by five hours in order to discuss the compromise proposal with Herzog.

 At a joint press conference this evening, Yair Lapid and Benny Gantz said that President Herzog's compromise proposal was not perfect, but that they will adopt it in  order to preserve Israeli democracy and maintain national unity.

I have delayed sending this post hoping for a positive turn of events.

I’m sorry to say it didn’t happen. Nevertheless, I remain optimistic.

 

Have a good weekend.

 

Beni

                                    16^th of March, 2023.