Staff Reports
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu underwent an emergency heart procedure, getting a pacemaker implant. But don’t worry, folks, he’s “doing excellently.” And let’s just say that this health scare couldn’t have come at a worse time for Netanyahu. It’s like the universe is playing a cruel joke on him.
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You see, Israel is currently in the midst of turmoil and protests over judicial reform. Netanyahu, being the power player he is, has been pushing for a plan to limit the powers of the nation’s Supreme Court. Some people are claiming that this move is a power grab, while others think it’s necessary to rein in what they see as an “out-of-control” court.
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Tuesday night ~100 people left Tel Aviv & started marching to Jerusalem in protest at Netanyahu govt’s judicial overhaul. It’s now 10s of thousands. They’ll arrive in Jlem this eve & their plan is to stay there thru Monday, protesting, a la Tahrir Sq pic.twitter.com/C3QzUIppIu
— Neri Zilber (@NeriZilber) July 22, 2023
But here’s the thing. Netanyahu is also on trial for corruption charges. Yeah, you read that right. The guy who’s trying to limit the powers of the court is facing corruption charges himself. Talk about irony.
Now, while Netanyahu is recovering in the hospital, lawmakers are still debating the judicial reform bill. It’s like the show must go on, even without the star player. And to add more drama to the mix, tens of thousands of reservists in the military are threatening not to show up for duty if the government goes through with the reform. This crisis has even caught the attention of former top brass, who are warning that Israel’s war-readiness could be at risk.
So yeah, things are a bit messy over in Israel right now. And to top it all off, Netanyahu had to cancel his trips to Cyprus and Turkey because of his health issues. But don’t worry, he’s still planning to show up at the Knesset for the crucial vote. Can’t miss his moment in the spotlight, right?
Oh, politics. It’s always full of surprises and never short on drama. Stay tuned for more twists and turns in the Israeli judicial reform saga.
