President’s office says first round of judicial overhaul talks has been completed

4 May 2023, 7:00 pm

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President Isaac Herzog hosts delegations from Likud, Yesh Atid and National Unity for judicial overhaul negotiations at his residence in Jerusalem, March 28, 2023. (Kobi Gideon/GPO)

President Isaac Herzog’s office says that the first round of negotiations over the judicial overhaul has been completed, following a meeting today between representatives of the coalition, Yesh Atid and National Unity.

The goal of the first round of talks was “to allow the sides to present — in a broad, detailed and reasoned manner — their positions on the different issues,” the President’s Residence says in a statement.

Herzog’s office adds that the talks are expected to continue “out of a full commitment to trying to reach a broad agreement,” without providing any timeline.

Herzog landed in London a short time ago to participate in the coronation of King Charles. He is slated to return early next week.