Amid Israel's constitutional and social crisis, the president, in an interview with Haaretz, defines a middle ground: he seeks to respect gatekeepers while affirming the government's right to dismiss them. He calls for an Oct. 7 state commission of inquiry but refrains from criticizing Netanyahu, who is blocking it, and encourages a plea deal in his trial
Amid Israel's constitutional and social crisis, the president, in an interview with Haaretz, defines a middle ground: he seeks to respect gatekeepers while affirming the government's right to dismiss them. He calls for an Oct. 7 state commission of inquiry but refrains from criticizing Netanyahu, who is blocking it, and encourages a plea deal in his trial