"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.
