Questions raised over Benjamin Netanyahu’s control over coalition as he makes concessions to far right
Israeli politics descended into disarray on Tuesday with questions over whether a fired defence minister was refusing to step down and concern that 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 several-week delay to the proposals, saying he wanted time to seek a compromise with political opponents.
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