"They cannot continue down this road." Joe Biden's blunt talk on Israel ended speculation that the US president would reward Benjamin Netanayhu with a White House visit, this after the prime minister paused his controversial overhaul of the judiciary. It's not the first time that Biden has crossed swords with Netanyahu, whose own son – without proof – accuses Washington of fomenting the mass protests against the reform.
Is it a Trump-like move? We listen to Biden and ask how much his words move the dial in an Israel torn apart over what the opposition calls a judicial coup. For now, the reform is on hold while the president brokers mediation talks. The opposition is suspicious.
Can they trust Netanyahu's word? Despite the pause on Monday, the bill has still been brought out of committee and the prime minister could in theory trigger a final vote in parliament at any time. How would Israel's top ally react then?
Produced by Alessandro Xenos, Meiqi An, Juliette Laurain and Imen Mellaz.
