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Israel’s PM faces boycott threat over Modi’s Knesset speech unless Supreme Court chief Amit is invited, due to judicial reform tensions.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s February 25, 2026, visit to Israel faces potential disruption as opposition leader Yair Lapid threatens to boycott Modi’s Knesset address unless Supreme Court President Yitzhak Amit is invited, citing longstanding protocol.
The dispute stems from Israel’s ongoing judicial reform tensions, with Amit excluded from official events since his 2025 appointment due to a conflict with Justice Minister Yariv Levin.
Lapid insists the opposition seeks only adherence to tradition, not a formal boycott, warning that omitting Amit would embarrass Israel and harm India-Israel relations.
Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana accused Lapid of political maneuvering, questioning why similar exclusions for other foreign leaders drew no protest.
The situation highlights deep domestic divisions in Israel over judicial independence and diplomatic norms during a high-profile international visit.
El PM de Israel se enfrenta a la amenaza de boicot por el discurso de Modi en la Knesset a menos que el jefe de la Corte Suprema Amit sea invitado, debido a las tensiones de la reforma judicial.