Former Supreme Court judge L Nageshwara Rao attended a conference in Jerusalem amid ongoing massive protests against the proposed judicial overhaul in the country
Meanwhile, widespread strikes were announced in Israel to protest judicial reform. The country's Ben-Gurion Airport has banned flights leaving the airport until further notice and Workers' Union too have announced a strike, reported Jerusalem Post.
Israeli Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli said that U.S. Ambassador Tom Nides should mind his own business and not meddle in the internal affairs of Israel.
Knesset or parliament of Israel passed a law to deport and strip convicted terrorists of Israeli citizenship if they receive money from Palestinian Authority
"Based on the history of our two ancient civilizations India and Israel share a great strategic partnership. The love and respect between our people go beyond diplomacy. Happy Republic Day to all the Indians," said Naor Gilon, Ambassador of Israel to India.