WhatsappMinister of Diaspora Affairs Amichai Chikli pushed back against US Ambassador Tom Nides’ comments to Israel to “pump the breaks” on judicial reform.
Besides being patronizing, Nides’ comments were unprecedented in that it marked the first time the US publicly involved itself in Israel’s internal political affairs.
Chikli responded to Nides: “I say to the American ambassador, put on the brakes yourself and mind your own business. You aren’t sovereign here, to get involved in the matter of judicial reform. We will be happy to discuss foreign and security matters with you. But respect our democracy.”
The fact is, the US has been attempting to impact and undermine Israeli society and sovereignty for years. One recent example was during the Obama administration. Obama’s State Department funded the V15 group in Israel to the tune of $349,276 by way of its permanent funding of “pro-peace” groups in Israel and the arab occupied Israeli territory of Judea and Samaria.
While that was eventually uncovered, what hasn’t been stated openly, but is known is that the USA, especially the State Department as well as Western European countries use Israel’s Supreme Court to control the internal agenda inside the Jewish State. This is how the Oslo Accords and Disengagement were allowed to move forward. This is why claims of arabs from abroad that Jewish pioneers are “stealing” their land are upheld without proof have have continued. LGBTQ and civil marriage rights, as well as phony reform and conservative “conversions” are also upheld to the chagrin of a majority of Israelis.
Ultimately, the opposition by the USA and Europe to Israel’s Judicial Reforms is not about truth or democracy, rather it’s about control and subjugation. If MK Rothman and Minister Levin’s plan turns into law – the US and European control over Israel reaches an end. And in the West’s mind that cannot happen.
