A high-stakes week for the U.S.-Israel relationship

Protests in Israel have intensified over the last nine weeks against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plans to reform the courts. This weekend, hundreds of thousands took to the streets. Meanwhile, Israel and the U.S. are looking ahead to two high-profile visits, adding urgency to the situation this week. Plus, an economic mystery for 2023. Guests: Axios' Barak Ravid and Neil Irwin. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Naomi Shavin, and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected]. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Go Deeper: U.S. considering denying Israeli minister visa after call to "wipe out" Hawara Scoop: Austin to visit Israel next week as tensions in West Bank intensify Why rate hikes haven't affected the economy more