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Bradley Martin

Controversial Israeli Judicial Reform Draws Criticism From Biden Administration

President Joe Biden (R) meets with Israeli President Isaac Herzog in the Oval Office at the White House on July 18, 2023, in Washington, DC. Herzog is on a multi-day visit to the United States where he is set to meet President Biden, Secretary of State Blinken and Congressional leaders as well as address a joint meeting of Congress to reaffirm the US-Israel relationship. KEVIN DIETSCH/GETTY IMAGES.

No sooner had the Knesset passed a key piece of judicial reform on Monday than the Biden administration was criticizing Israeli lawmakers.

“It is unfortunate that the vote today took place with the slimmest possible majority,” said the White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. “The United States will continue to support the efforts of President Herzog and other Israeli leaders as they seek to build a broader consensus through political dialogue.”

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