U.S. Ambassador to Israel Naides asked Israel to slow down judicial reform and quell domestic opposition.

(AFP)

[Instant News/Comprehensive Report] The Israeli opposition protested against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's controversial judicial reform, and the demonstrations have continued to this day.

Recently, the US ambassador to Israel publicly talked about this matter, demanding that Israel should slow down judicial reform and quell domestic opposition.

According to a Reuters report, U.S. Ambassador to Israel Tom Nides said in an interview on Saturday (18th) that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should slow down judicial reform, otherwise Washington will find it difficult to mediate between Israel and Saudi Arabia. , Iran relations.

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For weeks, Israelis have been outraged by the country's hard-right government, with critics saying judicial reforms have jeopardized Israel's democratic checks and balances.

The Israeli Knesset is expected to vote on the first phase of judicial reform today (20th). In addition to enhancing the government’s power to appoint judges, the new bill also limits the Supreme Court’s power to “abolish laws and interfere with executive branch decisions.”

"I told the prime minister the same way I tell my own children. Hit the brakes, slow down, try to find a consensus and make sure all parties are united," said U.S. ambassador to Israel Naders.

Neders emphasized that although Israel still has the support of the United States, if Netanyahu hopes to establish diplomatic relations with Saudi Arabia or want to curb Iran's nuclear weapons program, domestic stability will be imperative.

"The prime minister kept telling me he wanted to do big things, so I explained to him countless times that if your backyard is on fire, it's hard to focus on the things you really have to focus on," Naides revealed.

Naides also solemnly appealed that all democratic countries should respect the will of the people, just as the United States respects Israel's democracy.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did not publicly respond to Naides' remarks, but Israeli officials have expressed opposition to U.S. interference in their internal affairs.

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said on Sunday (19th) that the United States should not interfere in Israel's internal affairs, just as Israel always avoids interfering in the internal affairs of the United States.

Overseas Chinese Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli made more vehement remarks. Chikli said: "I want to tell the American ambassador, please feel free to put on the brakes. Take care of yourself. You have no position to discuss Israel's judicial reform. We welcome You discuss issues of diplomacy, security, etc., but only if you respect our democracy."