Netanyahu seeks "active steps" on judicial overhaul this week
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Sunday his intention to take "active steps" regarding a contentious judicial overhaul. Netanyahu expressed frustration with what he characterized as unproductive compromise discussions with the political opposition over the past few months.
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- Published Date: 01:43 | 18 June 2023
- Modified Date: 01:43 | 18 June 2023
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday he would pursue "active steps" on a contested judicial overhaul this week after what he described as months of wasteful compromise talks with the political opposition.
"Most of Israeli society understand that there needs to be changes in the judicial system," he told his cabinet. "That's why we will meet this week and commence with active steps ... in a measured way commensurate with the mandate we were given."
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