Thousands of Israelis led by at least seven Cabinet ministers marched Monday to an evacuated West Bank settlement, in a defiant signal that Israel’s most right-wing government in history is determined to accelerate settlement building on occupied lands despite international opposition.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reinstated Defence Minister Yoav Gallant. Addressing a press conference, Netanyahu said the two resolved their disagreement over Gallant's public call last month for a halt to the government's bitterly divisive judicial overhaul plan which he said became a threat to Israel's security. "I've decided to put our differences behind us," Netanyahu said, adding he and Gallant worked closely together throughout the last two weeks.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has delayed the dismissal of his defence chief Yoav Gallant, announced over a week ago after the minister called for a halt to the government's flagship justice overhaul, a source close the matter said on Monday. Earlier, Netanyahu abruptly sacked his defence minister for opposing the country's proposed judicial reform, tens of thousands of Israelis flocked to the streets of Israeli towns.

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The coalition's contentious judicial overhaul legislation will once again be the subject of negotiations between the government and opposition on Monday, according to President Isaac Herzog's office. Working teams from the coalition and the opposition's Yesh Atid and National Unity parties will hold their discussions at the President's Mansion in Jerusalem. The president's administration said on Sunday that the meeting will start at 11 a.m.

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<p>Despite Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pausing the controversial judicial reform plans, thousands of Israelis continued their protest for the 13th consecutive week condemning the right-wing government.</p>

<p>Protesters are now demanding that instead of suspending the legislation—which the experts believe will weaken the judiciary and see political interference in judges' appointment—the coalition government revoke the bill completely.</p>

<p>According to local media, at least 170,000 to 200,000 people demonstrated in Tel Aviv on Saturday, while tens of thousands more rallied in numerous cities across the country. Protest organisers even claimed that close to 400,000 people participated in the agitation.</p>

<p>Carrying Israeli flags, people marched through the centre of Israel’s commercial hub, chanting “democracy” and carrying placards condemning Netanyahu’s government.</p>

<p>Netanyahu on Monday suspended the passage of the legislation through parliament following a massive&nbsp;strike that was triggered by his announcement that he was firing Defence Minister Yoav Gallant for supporting the protesters' demands.</p>

<p>By Tuesday, most of the parties huddled up to begin talks at the&nbsp;residence of President Isaac Herzog to try to formulate legislation that would be acceptable to both sides of the political spectrum.</p>

<h2><strong>Israel protests continue despite Netanyahu's pause on judicial overhaul plans</strong></h2>

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<p>PM Netanyahu's plan to have a say in the judicial appointments through his new bill triggered a massive reaction among industrialists, economists and&nbsp;former security chiefs, saying that such a move would push&nbsp;the country towards autocracy. Even fighter pilots and military reservists threatened not to report for duty in protest, and the country’s currency, the shekel, tumbled in value.</p>

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<p>Netanyahu argues&nbsp;that a judicial overhaul is needed in order to rein in "a liberal and overly interventionist" court of unelected judges. The opposition, however, says that the legislation would damage the country’s system of checks and balances by concentrating power in the hands of Netanyahu’s allies.&nbsp;</p>

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Despite Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pausing the controversial judicial reform plans, thousands of Israelis continued their protest for the 13th consecutive week condemning the right-wing government.

Despite Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pausing the controversial judicial reform plans, thousands of Israelis continued their protest for the 13th consecutive week condemning the right-wing government. Protesters are now demanding that instead of suspending the legislation—which the experts believe will weaken the judiciary and see political interference in judges' appointment—the coalition government revoke the bill completely. According to local media, at least 170,000 to 200,000 people demonstrated in Tel Aviv on Saturday, while tens of thousands more rallied in numerous cities across the country. Protest organisers even claimed that close to 400,000 people participated in the agitation. Carrying Israeli flags, people marched through the centre of Israel’s commercial hub, chanting “democracy” and carrying placards condemning Netanyahu’s government. Netanyahu on Monday suspended the passage of the legislation through parliament following a massive strike that was triggered by his announcement that he was firing Defence Minister Yoav Gallant for supporting the protesters' demands. By Tuesday, most of the parties huddled up to begin talks at the residence of President Isaac Herzog to try to formulate legislation that would be acceptable to both sides of the political spectrum. Israel protests continue despite Netanyahu's pause on judicial overhaul plans PM Netanyahu's plan to have a say in the judicial appointments through his new bill triggered a massive reaction among industrialists, economists and former security chiefs, saying that such a move would push the country towards autocracy. Even fighter pilots and military reservists threatened not to report for duty in protest, and the country’s currency, the shekel, tumbled in value. Also read | Deadly storms and tornadoes sweep through US, death toll rises to 21 Netanyahu argues that a judicial overhaul is needed in order to rein in "a liberal and overly interventionist" court of unelected judges. The opposition, however, says that the legislation would damage the country’s system of checks and balances by concentrating power in the hands of Netanyahu’s allies. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Not satisfied by judicial reforms pause, Israelis continue protests, say revoke the bill

US President Joe Biden has urged Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to, abandon the judicial overhaul, which sparked massive protests for more than two months. In response, Netanyahu said Israel's decisions are not based on pressures from abroad, including from the best of friends.

Israel protests: US President Joe Biden urges Netanyahu to abandon judicial overhaul

US President Joe Biden has urged Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to, abandon the judicial overhaul, which sparked massive protests for more than two months. In response, Netanyahu said Israel's decisions are not based on pressures from abroad, including from the best of friends

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Monday in a national address that he was putting a hold to the government’s judicial reform efforts in order to “provide a real opportunity for real dialogue.”

Israel protests: Netanyahu pauses judicial reform until next parliament session

Israel protests: Netanyahu pauses judicial reforms after mass protests

A day after the firing of his defence minister, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to halt his bitterly contested judicial overhaul, according to an official. On Sunday night, after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu abruptly sacked his defence minister for opposing the country's proposed judicial reform, tens of thousands of Israelis flocked to the streets of Israeli towns.

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On Sunday night, after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu abruptly sacked his defence minister for opposing the country's proposed judicial reform, tens of thousands of Israelis flocked to the streets of Israeli towns.

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Israel's parliament has passed a new law that would prevent a Prime Minister from being declared unfit to hold office by the attorney general. It is considered to be in the interests of the incumbent, Benjamin Netanyahu, who is on trial on corruption charges.

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Israelis hit the streets again to protest judicial reform

Protesters have returned to streets of Israel after Prime Minister Netanyahu rejected a compromise plan announced by the President and remained defined on pushing through the controversial judicial reforms.

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Protesters launched a day-long disruptive campaign on Thursday to paralyze the country over the proposed revamp of the judiciary by the Israeli government, starting off with a manifestation outside the Jerusalem residence of ousted minister and Shas leader Arye Deri.

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The Israeli parliament on Tuesday decided to repeal a law banning four settlements in the occupied west bank. This allows jewish settlers to return to the locations. The knesset amended a 2005 law that had ordered their evacuation. Meanwhile, the US Said it was 'extremely troubled' by Israel's move to lift the ban. The parliamentary vote was passed, after it got 31 votes in favour and 18 votes against. It was immediately denounced by Palestinians. This is one of the first major steps taken by PM Netanyahu's hard-right coalition.

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The Israeli parliament on Tuesday decided to repeal a law banning four settlements in the occupied west bank. This allows jewish settlers to return to the locations. The knesset amended a 2005 law that had ordered their evacuation. Meanwhile, the US Said it was 'extremely troubled' by Israel's move to lift the ban. The parliamentary vote was passed, after it got 31 votes in favour and 18 votes against. It was immediately denounced by Palestinians. This is one of the first major steps taken by PM Netanyahu's hard-right coalition

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French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne invoked Article 49.3 of the French Constitution in a special procedure to push an unpopular pension reform bill through the National Assembly without a vote, amid shouts and chants from left-wing lawmakers brandishing placards against the reform.

France protests: PM Borne invokes article 49.3 to skip a vote on reform measure

Israel has been reeling with chaos over Netanyahu's judicial overhaul. 5% of its population has taken to protest the reforms. President Herzog says that the country is closer to civil war than it seems. Mohammed Saleh reports.

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Israeli protesters paint 'red line' leading to Supreme Court - see pics

Thousands of Israelis are up in arms against the government plans to give lawmakers more control of the judicial system. On Wednesday, President Isaac Herzog unveiled alternative changes to those plans, however, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected that proposal.

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Protesters against the government’s judicial reform were planning to hold demonstrations in and around Tel aviv airport Wednesday, in an effort to disrupt Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s flight to Germany on a state visit.

Protesters to clog airport access as Netanyahu to leave for Germany

The Israeli parliament approved at its first reading on Tuesday morning a bill limiting the Supreme Court’s ability to overturn laws it deems unconstitutional — a key element of a judicial reform package that has fuelled weeks of protests.

We are in a very serious situation : President Isaac Herzog

Thousand people took to the streets in Tel Aviv on Saturday to protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s new government.

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Thousands of Israelis have taken to the streets to protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, just days before the country’s fourth general election in less than two years.

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Thousands of Israeli nationals rallied outside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Jerusalem residence to protest against his policies.

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