Herzog resumes judicial reform compromise talks

(JNS) — Israeli President Isaac Herzog resumed talks on Monday with Knesset factions aimed at hammering out a compromise on judicial reform.

The president again hosted working teams representing the ruling coalition and the leading opposition parties Yesh Atid and National Unity, respectively the second- and third-largest parties in Israel’s parliament after Likud.

Talks are being held at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem.

Herzog convened the first meeting on March 28, shortly after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s announcement of a freeze on reform legislation, with coalition, Yesh At...