US Welcomes Pause in Israeli Judicial Reform Plan: White House
The United States welcomed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s announcement on March 27 that Israel will halt its attempt at judicial reform until the next legislative session, which will be after Passover.
In Israel, Passover starts on April 5 and ends on April 12 (April 13 outside of Israel).
“We welcome this announcement as an opportunity to create additional time and space for compromise,” said White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre during the press briefing.
“Compromise is precisely what we have been calling for. And we continue to strongly urge Israeli leaders to find a compromise as soon as possible.
“We believe that it is the best path forward for Israel and all of its citizens,” she continued….