US EditionIsrael's Netanyahu sacks defense minister who opposed judicial overhaul
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired Defense Minister Yoav Gallant after he called for a halt to judicial reforms, stating they posed a "clear, immediate and tangible danger to the security of the state."
- Gallant noted that the judicial overhaul creates a rift that affects the IDF and security agencies, highlighting national security concerns.
- Netanyahu's office confirmed the dismissal, indicating the prime minister's decision to remove Gallant from his position.
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Explained: Why Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu has put a pause on the controversial judicial overhaul
Israel prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu delayed his planned judicial reforms to next month after the country came to a standstill with protesters calling the overhaul the ‘death of democracy’. But is this enough to pacify angry Israelis?
San Diego Union Tribune
Israel tensions ease as Netanyahu pauses judicial overhaul
Israelis protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahus judicial overhaul plan outside the parliament in Jerusalem, Monday, March 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)(Ariel Schalit / Associated Press) Israel tensions ease as Netanyahu pauses judicial overhaul LAURIE KELLMAN March 28, 2023 Israels political factions opposed to embattled Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began setting up negotiating teams Tuesday after he paus…
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