BBCNEWS BBC News at One July 6, 2024
the coalition government of israel's prime minister benjamin netanyahu has been plunged into chaos after mass overnight protests in the country. the protests were sparked after he sacked his defence minister who spoke out against plans to reform the system of appointing judges. but — the coalition has survived a vote of no confidence in the parliament — on monday morning. and mr netanyahu has appealed to the protestors for calm. so why have these reforms proved so contentious? these are the 11th week of protests over prime minister netanyahu's plans to overhaul the justice system...