Netanyahu Delays Overhaul to Stop Israel Being ‘Torn to Shreds’
- Prime minister says he’s ready to open talks with opponents
- Thousands took to streets while national strike froze economy
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After a day of almost unprecedented strikes and protests, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he’ll delay a controversial plan to weaken the judiciary and prevent the nation being “torn to shreds.”
As tens of thousands of demonstrators remained on the streets Monday night, Netanyahu said he’ll seek talks with opponents to reach a compromise over how much power the high court can have over the legislature.