Israel's Government Faces Backlash Over Judicial Overhaul Plan

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has softened his government's judicial overhaul plan following a call from US President Joe Biden to seek compromise and consensus in the constitutional crisis. The move comes after more than two months of nationwide protests and misgivings voiced by Western allies. However, the center-left political opposition has scorned the announcement, and stepped-up demonstrations loomed. The legislation still slated for ratification in the next two weeks would shake up Israel's method of selecting judges, an issue at the heart of the controversy, with critics accusing Netanyahu of trying to curb the independence of the courts.