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Barkat says 'reform' needed but 'not at price of civil war'; Shas, UTJ indicate they'll back whatever Netanyahu decides; Levin said threatening to quit; Otzma Yehudit says press on

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Coalition leaders in Israel are currently divided over proposed legislation to overhaul the country's judiciary system. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

At least 70,000 anti-judicial reform protesters outside Knesset • Tel Aviv Stock Exchange joins labor union's general strike • Ben-Gurion Airport shuts down

The threat was delivered during a meeting during which Ben-Gvir could be heard screaming at the prime minister.

PM Netanyahu was meant to make a statement on Monday morning, but it was delayed without a new time being given.

Benjamin Netanyahu’s plans to overhaul Israel’s judicial system have hit another roadblock. On Sunday, protests intensified after Yoav Gallant was fired as defence minister for opposing the reforms. Now more ministers from Netanyahu’s Likud party have called for a halt to the proposed changes

Israeli protests erupt following Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to fire Defense Minister Yoav Gallant over the proposed judicial reform.

Thousands of protesters blocked Tel Aviv’s main highway Sunday night, filling lanes that are usually clogged with traffic and lighting a bonfire on the asphalt.