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Israeli crisis continues as fired minister apparently refuses to quit

Questions raised over Benjamin Netanyahu’s control over coalition as he makes concessions to far right
Israeli security forces use water cannon to disperse protesters in Tel Aviv on Monday. Photograph: Gil Cohen-Magen/AFP/Getty Images

Israeli security forces use water cannon to disperse protesters in Tel Aviv on Monday. Photograph: Gil Cohen-Magen/AFP/Getty Images

Israeli politics has descended into disarray with questions over whether a fired defence minister is refusing to step down and concerns Benjamin Netanyahu may have promised too much to far-right politicians in exchange for a deal aimed at quelling nationwide demonstrations.

Facing a climax in the 12-week protest movement against his plans to weaken the power of the courts, the prime minister on Monday evening announced a delay to the proposals, saying he wanted time to seek a compromise with political opponents.

In a televised address, 10 hours after he was initially scheduled to give a statement, a tired-looking Netanyahu said he was “not willing to tear the nation in half”.

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Author: Editors Desk

Source: The Guardian

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