Israel in Turmoil: Netanyahu's Reforms and Firings Spark Protests and Unrest
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Protests have erupted in Israel over far-reaching changes to the country's legal system, including a controversial judicial overhaul that would give the Israeli parliament more control over the judiciary. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Monday that the legislation would be put on hold until after the Passover recess in April. The plan has been met with widespread opposition, with critics arguing that it threatens the foundations of Israeli democracy.
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