Biden finds his limits on Israel
The political crisis engulfing Israel is exposing the limits of American influence on the country — limits that are, to some degree, self-imposed. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s effort to overhaul Israel’s judiciary is the most direct cause of the recent chaos — prompting huge protests and strikes, with even Israeli military members speaking out in opposition. Netanyahu’s goal: make changes to Israel’s judicial system that would, among other things, let Israeli lawmakers override court rulings — a move that…