Netanyahu Sparks Outrage as He Abandons 'Override' Clause in Judicial Overhaul

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing backlash from members of his coalition after stating that key sections of the coalition's judicial overhaul have been dropped or will change. Netanyahu's own Likud party contradicted his statement, expressing belief that the override clause will be implemented in the future. Coalition members accused Netanyahu of surrendering to mass protests against the planned judicial shakeup and criticized his about-face. Netanyahu still plans to change the method for appointing judges but did not provide further details. The coalition aims to pass a law to cancel or curtail judicial review before the summer session ends. Talks between coalition and opposition lawmakers to find a compromise have failed.