Monday, March 27, 2023

US URGES COMPROMISE IN ISRAEL

The US is urging 'compromise' in Israel over controversial judicial reform plans.

There were mass protests in Israeli cities on Sunday over plans to take control of the committee which appoints judges.

The government says the proposals will stop courts over-reaching but critics claim they're designed to help Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fight a corruption case.

Reuters correspondent in Jerusalem Emily Rose says Sunday's protests were spontaneous.

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