In Israel, Knesset reconvenes as judicial reform negotiations continue

The Knesset reconvened [on 30 April] for its summer session against the backdrop of the judicial reform that has divided the nation. The legislation remains on hold as talks led by President Isaac Herzog to reach a compromise continue. [...] Meanwhile, judicial reform talks restarted at the President's Residence this week, with Likud Party officials saying that progress in negotiations will not be possible as long as the Yesh Atid Party led by Opposition Leader Yair Lapid continues to participate. Yesh Atid is attempting to torpedo the talks, they said, and chances of success would improve if discussions were held only with the State Party led by Benny Gantz. [...] Supporters of reform were slow to respond to months of protests against it, which had forced the Coalition back on its heels, leading Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to pause the process and enter into negotiations with the Opposition.
Read the full article here: Israel Hayom