The Intelligence from The Economist Puts Bibi in the corner: Israel’s protests
Mar 16, 2023
Anshul Pfeffer, an expert on Israeli politics, dives into the ongoing protests against government reforms threatening the judiciary, revealing deep societal divides in Israel. Tom Wainwright, tech and media editor, discusses how AI impacts news media, especially in the context of debates over compensation from tech giants like Google. The conversation sheds light on the troubling implications for democracy in Israel and challenges in the British produce market, highlighting the precarious balance between food supply and economic pressures.
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Israel's Protests
- Israel faces its largest protests in history, opposing judicial reforms.
- These reforms aim to weaken the Supreme Court and empower the Knesset.
Judicial Reform
- The reforms are driven by religious parties who view the Supreme Court as imposing liberal values.
- The protests reflect a deeper societal divide over the balance of power.
Escalating Tensions
- Two key groups, the tech sector and reserve military officers, joined the protests, increasing the pressure.
- They threaten to relocate or refuse service, posing economic and security risks.