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Supreme Court President Excluded, Knesset Faces Boycott Threats

2/23/2026

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Lapid Threatens Boycott

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana confirmed that Supreme Court President Isaac Amit did not receive an invitation to Indian President Narendra Modi's address to the Knesset.
Opposition Leader Yair Lapid threatened to boycott unless Amit is invited, citing snubs from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition.
Critics allege Ohana prioritized personal political interests over national concerns.
Amit's exclusion has led to boycotts of Knesset sessions including the Knesset's 77th birthday celebration.

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Netanyahu Invites Modi

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Israel.
Modi would address the Knesset during the visit.
Netanyahu described a "hexagon of alliances" including India and Greece to counter radical groups.
He highlighted plans to boost cooperation in AI and quantum computing.
The move comes amid tensions between the Israeli government and its judiciary, including Supreme Court President Isaac Amit's exclusion from the Knesset event.

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Historical Context

Israel declared independence on May 14, 1948, establishing a parliamentary democracy with the Knesset as its legislative body. The Knesset's 77th birthday celebration faced controversy when Supreme Court President Isaac Amit was excluded, reflecting ongoing tensions between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition and the judiciary. This incident may further strain relations, impacting governance in Israel's complex political landscape.

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Lapid Threatens Boycott

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana confirmed that Supreme Court President Isaac Amit did not receive an invitation to Indian President Narendra Modi's address to the Knesset.
Opposition Leader Yair Lapid threatened to boycott unless Amit is invited, citing snubs from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition.
Critics allege Ohana prioritized personal political interests over national concerns.
Amit's exclusion has led to boycotts of Knesset sessions including the Knesset's 77th birthday celebration.

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