Contrarian Posted March 19 Report Share Posted March 19 (edited) ⬆️ Trending via The Times of Israel Hundreds of elite IDF reservists stop showing up for duty over judicial overhaul. Officers and soldiers who volunteer in Military Intelligence’s Special Operations Division and cyber warfare units begin boycott 'until this attempted coup is over.' If you are a political average Joe passionate supporter like me, you can read about what is happening in Israel in terms of the judicial below and an opinion from Foreign Policy. The U.S.- Israel Relationship No Longer Makes SenseIf Israel and its supporters want the country to continue receiving U.S. largesse, they will need to come up with a new narrative.Full Read Here: https://foreignpolicy.com/2023/03/13/us-israel-relationship-security-democracy-values/ This thread will also discuss Israeli politics, and will not shy away from even talking about the Israeli - Palestinian conflict. Solutions, not tribalism, that is basic programming. Netanyahu at war trailer (+ Israeli politics history + Rabin's tragic assassination) from PBS: Bits and pieces of interviews by the director of the documentary The Gatekeepers with Shin Bet (Israel's internal security service) spokesmen: Avraham Shalom, Yaakov Peri, Carmi Gillon, Ami Ayalon, Avi Dichter, and Yuval Diskin, interspersed with newsreel footage and CGI graphical recreation of the seemingly endless conflict since 1967: Try not to start with the conspiracy talks about Jews, give it a break already, I am talking to that FSB bot, supporter, agent, and sympathizer from Siberia that keeps posting around. 😄 Edited March 19 by Contrarian edit design Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contrarian Posted March 22 Author Report Share Posted March 22 (edited) ⬆️ Trending via The TimesIsraeli envoy called to US State Department in protest of Disengagement Law’s repeal The Biden administration summoned Israel’s ambassador to the US to the State Department for an unscheduled meeting in a rare move by the Biden administration aimed at escalating its protest against the Knesset’s passage of a law that will allow the resettlement of evacuated areas of the northern West Bank, a US official told The Times of Israel. Edited March 22 by Contrarian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contrarian Posted March 24 Author Report Share Posted March 24 ⬆️ Trending via Axios Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that he will not suspend his judicial overhaul plan, despite mass nationwide demonstrations and unprecedented warnings from the leaders of the military and security services who say protests among reservists could impact the IDF's operational preparedness and capabilities. Why it matters: Netanyahu's speech signals he has no intention of accepting any compromise on the key elements of the plan and that he is totally aligned with the most extremist ministers ---> in his government. He said one of those key elements — a law that will give his coalition an automatic majority on the panel that appoints Supreme Court judges — will be put to a vote in the Knesset next week.https://www.axios.com/2023/03/23/netanyahu-judicial-overhaul-plan-protests-vote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contrarian Posted March 26 Author Report Share Posted March 26 ⬆️ Trending via CNBCIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired Yoav Gallant, a day after he called for a halt to the planned overhaul of Israel's judiciary that has fiercely divided the country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contrarian Posted March 27 Author Report Share Posted March 27 (edited) 13 hours ago, Contrarian said: ⬆️ Trending via CNBCIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired Yoav Gallant, a day after he called for a halt to the planned overhaul of Israel's judiciary that has fiercely divided the country. ⬆️ Trending via The Times of Israel: Mass protests erupt in Israel after Netanyahu fires defence minister for urging halt to judicial overhaul. Netanyahu expected to announce halt to plans to overhaul Israeli judiciary. Edited March 27 by Contrarian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hardner Posted March 27 Report Share Posted March 27 "Expected ?" by whom ? I haven't heard that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contrarian Posted March 27 Author Report Share Posted March 27 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Michael Hardner said: "Expected ?" by whom ? I haven't heard that. Michael, the Contrarian provides only quality information. 😎Here it is: https://www.axios.com/2023/03/27/netanyahu-israeli-judicial-overhaul-suspend-protests Edited March 27 by Contrarian edit design Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hardner Posted March 27 Report Share Posted March 27 Wow, ok. The news is fresh then ! "officials in his Likud party said." Democracy faced a big challenge here and persevered imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contrarian Posted March 27 Author Report Share Posted March 27 (edited) 21 minutes ago, Michael Hardner said: Wow, ok. The news is fresh then ! "officials in his Likud party said." My view from what I have been reading: Yah, let's see if the man actually will do what he said. Even the President of Israel came out and told Nethanyahu to contain himself, he goes ahead and fires the man that was more balanced in the government. I think personally in the intelligence communities, people are sick and tired of politicians such as this one making their job hard hence why some and different divisions are not showing up to work. Sure, it's the moral thing, but I think globally we are seeing a sort of split between the naivety and idealism of politicians vs the pragmatism of intelligence agencies. It's a risk, sure, as someone said, for such forces to involve themselves into politics, but I welcome it for one, seeing how the idealism of politicians, in hard times, drives them mad. The fact that Netanyahu can still be a Prime Minister to Israel, is an issue for democracy, in my opinion. No MAN, no matter if it's KING DAVID, should have that much power in 2023. How many times is this man going to come into power? He is a hero to Israel, yes, but his brother was killed by Palestinians militants. So how objective can a man like this be while moderate forces are trying to find a solution?! Will wait for the confirmation to see if he actually keeps his word. Edited March 27 by Contrarian edit design 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aristides Posted March 27 Report Share Posted March 27 Looks like Netanyahu went too far and is having to back down. https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/israel-protests-judicial-reform-1.6791919 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contrarian Posted March 28 Author Report Share Posted March 28 21 hours ago, Aristides said: Looks like Netanyahu went too far and is having to back down. https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/israel-protests-judicial-reform-1.6791919 Yes, apparenly news is, he has to travel to Washignton. I wonder what the Republicans will say when Biden will try to reason with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aristides Posted March 28 Report Share Posted March 28 (edited) 1 hour ago, Contrarian said: Yes, apparenly news is, he has to travel to Washignton. I wonder what the Republicans will say when Biden will try to reason with him. Probably something like: Too bad your people get upset about stacking a supreme court like we do. Seem's they actually believe in the separation of powers. Checks and balances and all that other stuff we pay lip service to. Edited March 28 by Aristides Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contrarian Posted March 29 Author Report Share Posted March 29 (edited) On 3/28/2023 at 12:59 PM, Contrarian said: Yes, apparenly news is, he has to travel to Washignton. I wonder what the Republicans will say when Biden will try to reason with him. ⬆️ Trending Biden - Netanyahu spat bursts into full view. US President says Israelis ‘cannot continue down this road’; Netanyahu rejects ‘pressures from abroad.’ It appears Biden will NOT invite Netanyahu at the White House. via The Washington Post and NewsMax. Edited March 29 by Contrarian edit design Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contrarian Posted April 1 Author Report Share Posted April 1 (edited) Despite a hold in the bill, Israelis continue protest against the government’s controversial judicial overhaul bill in Tel Aviv. Tens of thousands of Israelis took to the streets to protest. Edited April 1 by Contrarian edit design Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contrarian Posted April 6 Author Report Share Posted April 6 (edited) On 3/19/2023 at 5:22 AM, Contrarian said: The U.S.- Israel Relationship No Longer Makes SenseIf Israel and its supporters want the country to continue receiving U.S. largesse, they will need to come up with a new narrative.Full Read Here: https://foreignpolicy.com/2023/03/13/us-israel-relationship-security-democracy-values/ This thread will also discuss Israeli politics, and will not shy away from even talking about the Israeli - Palestinian conflict. Solutions, not tribalism, that is basic programming. Netanyahu at war trailer (+ Israeli politics history + Rabin's tragic assassination) from PBS: Bits and pieces of interviews by the director of the documentary The Gatekeepers with Shin Bet (Israel's internal security service) spokesmen: Avraham Shalom, Yaakov Peri, Carmi Gillon, Ami Ayalon, Avi Dichter, and Yuval Diskin, interspersed with newsreel footage and CGI graphical recreation of the seemingly endless conflict since 1967: Try not to start with the conspiracy talks about Jews, give it a break already, I am talking to that FSB bot, supporter, agent, and sympathizer from Siberia that keeps posting around. 😄 ⬆️ Opinion: Netanyahu is doing lasting damage to the U.S.- Israel relationship. As a U.S. security official told me: “There is every reason for deep concern about the long-term relationship between the United States and Israel, given that Netanyahu will clearly come back to judicial reform as soon as Passover is complete.” Read the full article: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/04/03/netanyahu-israel-biden-washington-threat/ Edited April 6 by Contrarian edit design Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contrarian Posted April 6 Author Report Share Posted April 6 (edited) ⬆️ Trending via Agence France Presse Israel strikes southern Lebanon and Gaza in response to rocket fire. Edited April 6 by Contrarian edit design Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nationalist Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 Government over-reach. It appears to be all the rage recently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contrarian Posted April 8 Author Report Share Posted April 8 ⬆️ Trending via Deutsche Welle Israel mobilises army reserves after attacks in Tel Aviv, occupied West Bank. At least three people were killed and five injured in separate attacks, as tensions soared from days of fighting at Jerusalem’s most sensitive holy site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contrarian Posted April 10 Author Report Share Posted April 10 (edited) On 3/27/2023 at 3:24 PM, Aristides said: Looks like Netanyahu went too far and is having to back down. https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/israel-protests-judicial-reform-1.6791919 ⬆️ Trending via The Times of Israel Netanyahu blames previous government for terror wave; reinstates Defense Minister Gallant He also says IDF reservists’ refusal to serve emboldened terrorists; ---> Opposition and former PM assail speech: ‘Stop whining and take responsibility.’ Edited April 10 by Contrarian edit design Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contrarian Posted April 12 Author Report Share Posted April 12 (edited) On 3/27/2023 at 8:30 AM, Contrarian said: I think personally in the intelligence communities, people are sick and tired of politicians such as this one making their job hard hence why some and different divisions are not showing up to work. Sure, it's the moral thing, but I think globally we are seeing a sort of split between the naivety and idealism of politicians vs the pragmatism of intelligence agencies. It's a risk, sure, as someone said, for such forces to involve themselves into politics, but I welcome it for one, seeing how the idealism of politicians, in hard times, drives them mad. To support my point above: The split between the intelligence community and politicians.One document, marked top secret from a CIA intelligence update on 1 March, says Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency was encouraging its officers to take part in protests against the Israeli government’s plans to weaken the independence of the judiciary. via The Guardian Edited April 12 by Contrarian edit design Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contrarian Posted April 15 Author Report Share Posted April 15 (edited) ⬆️ Trending via The Times of Israel 7 detained. 115,000 estimated at main protest in Tel Aviv, tens of thousands more in other cities. A leaked Pentagon memo alleges that Israel's spy agency, Mossad encouraged protests against the Netanyahu government's judicial overhaul. The report was denied, officially, of course by both the Israeli government and Mossad. I believe the report. It speaks to the dissatisfaction that some in the intelligence community have towards mediocre idealistic politicians. Edited April 15 by Contrarian edit design Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contrarian Posted April 23 Author Report Share Posted April 23 (edited) ⬆️ Trending via France 24Tens of thousands of Israelis continue protests against judicial reform. The weekly protests have continued despite Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announcing a "pause" to allow for talks on the reforms which were moving through parliament and split the nation. https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20230422-israelis-protest-netanyahu-s-legal-changes-ahead-of-nations-75th-birthday Edited April 23 by Contrarian edit design Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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