Israel's Judicial Overhaul: Controversy and Consequences.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired his defense minister after he called for a pause on a controversial judicial reform proposal that has fueled months of intense protests in the country and abroad. The proposal, pushed by Netanyahu and his majority coalition of far-right lawmakers, could have wide-ranging implications for minority groups in the country, including Palestinians living in the West Bank and members of the LGBTQ community. Protests continue across Israel against the proposed judicial overhaul.