Israeli Government Forced to Delay Judicial Overhaul Amidst Mass Protests and Political Pressure.
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Israeli Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir has agreed to delay discussions surrounding the controversial judicial overhaul until May, amid unprecedented public, government, and military opposition. The reforms, which include allowing the government to overrule Supreme Court decisions and have greater control over appointing judges, have drawn hundreds of thousands of protesters and warnings from the US that they threaten Israel's democracy. President Biden has urged Netanyahu to pursue compromise with the opposition, and US lawmakers have expressed deep concern.
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