Israel's Political Landscape: Current Developments and Challenges.

The delay of a vote on a bill to weaken the power of the Supreme Court in Israel has led to calls for the country to finally draft a constitution. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed to negotiate a compromise deal with the opposition to avoid mass protests and a "civil war" over the issue. The battle over judicial reform is ongoing, and it remains to be seen if Netanyahu can withstand pressure from his right-wing government to move forward with the reforms.