Israel’s defence minister calls for halt to judicial reforms

Israel’s defence minister Yoav Gallant has broken ranks with his government by calling on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to halt a controversial judicial overhaul, warning about its impact on the country's security.

March 26, 2023 . 6:13 AM

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Israel’s defence minister Yoav Gallant has called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to halt the controversial judicial overhaul.
Gallant warned that the bitter divisions caused by the overhaul pose an “immediate danger” to the country’s security.
Thousands of reservists have refused training in protest against the overhaul.
The changes pushed by Netanyahu’s coalition would give the government control over the appointment of judges and limit the top court’s ability to strike down laws.
Massive demonstrations against the plan took place for the 12th straight weekend.