Netanyahu pauses push for judicial reforms, saying ‘I will not lead Israel to civil war’

Netanyahu pauses push for judicial reforms, saying ‘I will not lead Israel to civil war’

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In response to massive strikes and protests, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed Monday to delay a vote on judicial reforms until the summer…On Monday, a nationwide strike by labor unions and university workers began following another night of protests on Israel’s streets after Netanyahu fired Defense Minister Yoav Gallant who was opposed to the prime minister’s plan to limit the Supreme Court’s power.

 

Netanyahu pauses push for judicial reforms, saying ‘I will not lead Israel to civil war’

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