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Simcha Rothman, Chair of Israeli Parliament鈥檚 Law Committee

Stephen Sackur speaks to Israeli politician Simcha Rothman, a key architect of the Netanyahu government鈥檚 controversial legal reforms aimed at radically overhauling the country鈥檚 judicial system.

Stephen Sackur speaks to Israeli politician Simcha Rothman, a key architect of the Netanyahu government鈥檚 controversial legal reforms aimed at radically overhauling the country鈥檚 judicial system. Critics say the plans threaten Israel鈥檚 democracy. This, alongside the rising violence in the occupied West Bank, raises questions about the strategic direction of Netanyahu鈥檚 ultra-nationalist government. Is Israel plunging into chaos?

30 minutes

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Presenter Stephen Sackur
Interviewed Guest Simcha Rothman

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