Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday halted the contentious plans for a court reform after days of protests and international censure, saying he was "taking time for further dialogue."
The demonstrations, according to the speaker, were the result of a "extremist minority." Itamar Ben-Gvir, Netanyahu's national security minister, declared on Monday that the government's plan would be put on hold until the start of the summer session of the Knesset on April 30.
Numerous individuals have protested the reform on numerous occasions throughout the nation, including the unplanned mass protests that broke out on Sunday after the top leader fired Defence Minister Yoav Gallant for raising concerns about the proposals.
Netanyahu's office issued a brief statement late on Sunday announcing the firing, but the prime minister subsequently posted on Twitter, saying, "We must all stand strong against refusal." The change had been questioned for the first time by a top Likud party official in Gallant.
Many are concerned that the reforms, which would allow lawmakers to reverse the Supreme Court's rulings and restrict court review of legislation, would give the ruling alliance power over judge nominations and undermine the institution.