Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu is on the brink of halting controversial judicial reforms that sparked massive protests
The prime minister has bowed to pressure from protesters despite some hard-right politicians in his governing coalition urging him not to give in.
But tens of thousands of Israelis have taken to the streets to oppose it, condemning the reforms as anti-democratic.Israelis are protesting the judicial reforms.Israel's Kan News reported that Mr Netanyahu had told his coalition partners he will halt the changes. Some protesters broke down barriers near Mr Netanyahu's home after he sacked his defence minister for speaking out against the reforms.Israelis are angry at attempts to give politicians more control over the judicial system.That came after reservists in Israel's military reportedly floated the idea of civil disobedience, saying they did not want to serve in a military that serves a dictatorship.
Israel's ceremonial president Isaac Herzog said: "The entire nation is rapt with deep worry. Our security, economy, society — all are under threat. Wake up now!"
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