Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant calls for halting government plans to overhaul judiciary as hundreds of thousands return to the streets on Saturday to denounce the proposal
Massive protests continue to take place in Tel Aviv on Saturday as Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant called for halting government plans for judicial overhaul.
Tens of thousands of Israelis have rallied in Tel Aviv against a controversial judicial overhaul, as Defence Minister Yoav Gallant broke ranks to call for a pause to the government reforms. Gallant called for the halt before lawmakers are due to vote next week on a central part of the government's proposals, which would change the way judges are appointed.
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