Israeli protests force Netanyahu to halt judicial overhaul legislation.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has delayed his coalition’s controversial judicial overhaul legislation until next month to “avoid a civil war” following a raucous night of protests and a general nationwide strike. The extension would allow for a compromise to be made with the political opposition, but if a deal isn’t reached, the plan would still move forward during the summer session. Tens of thousands have taken to the streets in Tel Aviv, Beersheba, Haifa and Jerusalem for two days as they look to halt Netanyahu’s plan to overhaul the judiciary.