Benjamin Netanyahu delays judicial reforms after day of turmoil

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delays judicial reforms amid mass protests and public pressure. US officials urge compromise as country faces biggest political crisis in years.

March 28, 2023 . 10:29 AM

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Netanyahu delays proposed overhaul of judiciary after backlash and protests.
Tens of thousands of people took to the streets and the country's biggest union called a strike.
Supporters say the changes are needed to rein in an activist judiciary.
Critics see the overhaul as a fundamental threat to Israel's checks and balances.
US officials strongly urge Israeli leaders to compromise.