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Simcha Rothman - Chair of Israeli Parliament’s Law Committee
Stephen Sackur speaks to Israeli politician Simcha Rothman, a key architect of the Netanyahu government's controversial legal reforms aimed at radically overhauling the country’s judicial system.
Stephen Sackur speaks to Israeli politician Simcha Rothman, a key architect of the Netanyahu government's controversial legal reforms aimed at radically overhauling the country's judicial system. Critics say the plans threaten Israel's democracy. This, alongside the rising violence in the occupied West Bank, raises questions about the strategic direction of Netanyahu's ultra-nationalist government. Is Israel plunging into chaos?
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Tue 14 Mar 202303:30
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Architect of Israel’s law reform on mass protests
Duration: 01:15
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Stephen Sackur |
| Interviewed Guest | Simcha Rothman |
Broadcasts
- Fri 10 Mar 202304:30BBC News Channel except BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD
- Fri 10 Mar 202309:30BBC News Channel except BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD
- Fri 10 Mar 202315:30BBC News Channel except BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD
- Fri 10 Mar 202318:30BBC News Channel except BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD
- Sat 11 Mar 202307:30BBC News Channel except BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD
- Tue 14 Mar 202303:30BBC News Channel BBC News North America & BBC News Latin America only
