Israel judicial reform: Netanyahu delays legal reforms amid mass protests
Plans for a controversial justice reform in Israel have been put on hold at least for now. That brings a tentative break to one of the biggest internal crises in Israeli history. After months of protests that brought hundreds of thouands to the streets and criticism from within his own party, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu finally suspended his judicial overhaul -- at least until Parliament returns next month. FRANCE 24's Jerusalem correspondent Irris Makler explains.

Israel judicial reform: Netanyahu delays legal reforms amid mass protests
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Plans for a controversial justice reform in Israel have been put on hold at least for now. That brings a tentative break to one of the biggest internal crises in Israeli history. After months of protests that brought hundreds of thouands to the streets and criticism from within his own party, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu finally suspended his judicial overhaul -- at least until Parliament returns next month. FRANCE 24's Jerusalem correspondent Irris Makler explains.