Pause to judicial reform in Israel: Foreign Secretary's statement
UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has welcomed the decision to pause legislation to reform Israel鈥檚 judiciary.
Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said:
皇冠体育app UK welcomes the decision today by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to pause legislation to reform Israel鈥檚 judiciary.
皇冠体育app UK enjoys a deep and historic relationship with Israel. As the Prime Minister stressed in his meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu last week, it is vital that the shared democratic values that underpin that relationship are upheld, and a robust system of checks and balances are preserved.
We urge all parties to find common ground and seek a long-term compromise to this sensitive issue.
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