Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired his defense minister a day after Yoav Gallant called for a halt to an overhaul of Israel’s judiciary.
But as droves of protesters flooded the streets late into the night, Likud ministers began indicating willingness to hit the brakes. Culture Minister Miki Zohar, a Netanyahu confidant, said the party would support him if he decided to pause the judicial overhaul.
Demonstrations took place in Beersheba, Haifa and Jerusalem, where thousands of people gathered outside Netanyahu’s private residence. Police scuffled with protesters and sprayed the crowd with a water cannon. Thousands then marched from the residence to the Knesset. While several other Likud members had indicated that they might follow Gallant, the party quickly closed ranks Sunday, clearing the way for his dismissal.
Netanyahu’s government is pushing ahead for a parliamentary vote this week on a centerpiece of the overhaul — a law that would give the governing coalition the final say over all judicial appointments. It also seeks to pass laws that would grant parliament the authority to override Supreme Court decisions with a basic majority and limit judicial review of laws.
Leaders of Israel’s vibrant high-tech industry have said the changes will scare away investors, former top security officials have spoken out against the plan and key allies, including the United States and Germany, have voiced concerns.
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