American billionaire and major donor, Arthur Dantchik, has announced that he will no longer provide funding to the Kohelet Policy Forum, a Jerusalem think tank that supports the Israeli government's divisive judicial overhaul. Dantchik's decision reflects the growing protest movement against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plans to weaken the Supreme Court.

In a statement, Dantchik emphasized the importance of healing and national unity in Israel at this time. The protests, which have been ongoing for seven months, have exposed deep-seated social tensions and raised concerns about the future of Israeli democracy.

The Kohelet Policy Forum, founded in 2012, has played a significant role in shaping Netanyahu's judicial overhaul package. The proposed changes would give the government more control over the selection of judges and limit the Supreme Court's ability to strike down laws. Supporters argue that these changes will strengthen democracy, while critics fear that they will undermine the country's democratic institutions and checks on government power.

Dantchik's decision sheds light on the powerful influence of American money and ideas on Israeli politics, as well as the role of opaque third-party groups in managing donations. With a net worth of $7.3 billion, Dantchik has been a principal financial supporter of Kohelet.

The investigation also revealed that Kohelet is not required to disclose its donations, making it difficult to determine the exact amount Dantchik has contributed. Dantchik's statement also warns about the growing divisions within Israeli society and emphasizes the need for people to come together to preserve democracy.