Yoav Gallant said the plan 'created an internal rift that poses a clear and immediate threat for Israel's national security.'
in Israel's history, has deepened political divisions in Israel and prompted mass protests, including on Saturday.and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, have expressed concerns about what the plan to weaken Israel's Supreme Court would mean for the country's democracy.
The defense minister said he supports judicial reform but stressed that such fundamental changes must be made through an inclusive national dialogue. The prime minister asked Gallant to give him more time to find a solution, the aide said. But shortly after their meeting, the prime ministerhold the final vote on the first part of the judicial plan within days.
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