- Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu fires defense chief over speech criticizing Supreme Court plan.
- Thousands protest in Israel, scuffles with police outside Netanyahu's home.
- Protesters call for halt to controversial legislation that will give politicians a dominant role in selecting judges.
- Opponents fear it will damage democracy and concentrate too much power in the ruling party.
- US administration calls for a compromise to be reached.
Netanyahu Fires Defense Minister Who Dissented on Court Plan
Thousands of protesters took to the streets in Israel overnight, including around Benjamin Netanyahu’s home, after the prime minister fired his defense chief over a dramatic speech criticizing a contentious plan to reduce the power of the Supreme Court.
Ethan Bronner
