Israeli prime minister likely to put controversial legislation on hold amid mass protests overnight
Live updates: pressure piles on Netanyahu over judicial changes
Israel’s embattled prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, is expected to announce a halt to his far-right government’s proposals to overhaul the judiciary after 12 weeks of escalating political crisis.
Hospitals, universities, and the country’s largest trade union announced a general strike on Monday morning, while Tel Aviv’s airport, Israel’s main international gateway, began cancelling flights. Local municipalities, nurseries, civil servants and tech workers have also joined the action.
Continue reading…Israeli prime minister likely to put controversial legislation on hold amid mass protests overnightLive updates: pressure piles on Netanyahu over judicial changesIsrael’s embattled prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, is expected to announce a halt to his far-right government’s proposals to overhaul the judiciary after 12 weeks of escalating political crisis.Hospitals, universities, and the country’s largest trade union announced a general strike on Monday morning, while Tel Aviv’s airport, Israel’s main international gateway, began cancelling flights. Local municipalities, nurseries, civil servants and tech workers have also joined the action. Continue reading…