Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has delayed his government’s controversial judicial reform plans until the

next parliamentary session
In an address to the nation, he said the country had been facing a crisis that posed a threat to national unity and offered further talks

Mass protests have been taking place over the plans, which have angered nearly all sections of Israeli society, including military reservists

The delay has been welcomed by Israel’s president and trade unions have called off a general strike

A key party in Netanyahu’s coalition – the far right Jewish Power party – earlier agreed to the pause

Netanyahu says the changes will stop courts over-reaching their powers, but critics say they endanger democracy and will help him as he faces an ongoing trial for corruption
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has delayed his government’s controversial judicial reform plans until the next parliamentary session

In an address to the nation, he said the country had been facing a crisis that posed a threat to national unity and offered further talks

Mass protests have been taking place over the plans, which have angered nearly all sections of Israeli society, including military reservists

The delay has been welcomed by Israel’s president and trade unions have called off a general strike

A key party in Netanyahu’s coalition – the far right Jewish Power party – earlier agreed to the pause

Netanyahu says the changes will stop courts over-reaching their powers, but critics say they endanger democracy and will help him as he faces an ongoing trial for corruption. __ Courtesy BBC.com