BREAKING: Israel’s judicial overhaul, which has sparked massive outcry and protests, is being put on hold. The pause is set to be in place for at least several weeks.
which has sparked massive outcry and protests, is being put on hold, Israel’s national security minister announced Monday.Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
has been facing mounting pressure to put a stop to his plan to reform the country’s judicial system. Israel’s defense minister, Yoav Gallant, was the first senior member of the ruling Likud party to speak out about the potential plans when he spoke out in recent days calling for them to be halted. In response to the challenge, however,The calls for Bibi to reconsider the plans have been widespread. The President of Israel, Isaac Herzog, has also called for an immediate stop to the plans.
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