The proposed change, which has also been rebuked by U.S. President Joe Biden, would concentrate power for Netanyahu\u0027s parliamentary coalition
The proposed change, which has been rebuked by U.S. President Joe Biden, would concentrate power for Netanyahu’s parliamentary coalition, which he argues is necessary to counter what he deems to be excessive reach by unelected judges.Israel's president warns of 'constitutional collapse' over Netanyahu's plan to overhauls courts
Ottawa’s readout says Joly also called out “unilateral actions that jeopardize efforts for peace,” such as Israel’s expansion of settlements that are illegal under international law. A series of Palestinian attacks last spring have led to a year of violent clashes and Israeli raids in the West Bank, while right-wing Israelis continue to expand settlements into occupied territory.Article content
Earlier this month, pro-Palestine activists criticized three Canadian senators for inviting a right-wing politician to Canada during their visit to Israel. “We worked with consular officials in an effort to hear diverse perspectives while managing logistical and security considerations,” she said in a statement to The Canadian Press at the time, adding the trio intended to meet with Palestinian officials but were not able to do so.Ottawa’s readout noted that Joly and her counterpart also discussed “security threats by the Iranian regime.” Israel was more specific.
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