Israel Latest: Netanyahu Delays Judicial Plan as Rift Widens

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delays plan to weaken judiciary after protests and strikes. US President Joe Biden concerned but confident country will avoid civil war.

Israel Latest: Netanyahu Delays Judicial Plan as Rift Widens
  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delays controversial plan to weaken judiciary after mass protests and nationwide strike.
  • Far-right coalition partner Itamar Ben Gvir supports delay after call for dialog to reach compromise.
  • US President Joe Biden concerned about policy but confident country will avoid civil war.
  • Representatives of multiple business sectors stop work, bringing nation to a standstill.
  • Israeli Economy Minister Nir Barkat urges pause, saying overhaul is not worth conflict.
Israel Latest: Netanyahu Delays Judicial Plan as Rift Widens
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delayed a controversial plan to weaken the judiciary, after the proposals triggered mass protests and a nationwide strike that paralyzed the economy.