The legal reform
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Despite the negotiations between the coalition and the opposition on a compromise regarding the legal reform, Yair Lapid announced their collapse: "It is impossible to reach an agreement with this government. We made every effort, but we had conditions - up and foremost to preserve Israeli democracy"
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Measure of reasonableness - moment of truth
After 26 hours of discussions, the Knesset plenum votes to approve the law to reduce the measure of reasonableness in the second and third reading.
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A compromise?
Beside the talks for a compromise, the president of the country, Yitzhak Herzog, called to politicians that "the citizens of Israel are thirsty for hope and expect responsibility and leadership. I call to act with courage, and achieve an understanding."