recently honored Wasserson at the U.

National Security Council spokesperson Adrienne Watson said the United States was deeply concerned by the developments in Israel.Universities across the country said they were shutting their doors until further notice.

Israelis carrying Israeli flags and anti-government placards gather outside the Knesset in Jerusalem to protest the governments plan to introduce judicial changes.but said any fundamental changes to a democratic system should be pursued with the broadest possible base of support.We believe that its the best path forward for Israel and all of its citizens.

Gallant had been the first senior member of the ruling Likud party to speak out against it.The entire nation is rapt with deep worry.

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according to the French news agency AFP.17 just hours before it was set to shutdown.

while dozens of Republicans opposed it.The House has passed seven bills.

averting a government shutdown and punting a spending fight in Congress until early next year.the government was set to shutdown Saturday