Analysis

Is Israel's Netanyahu losing control of judicial overhaul battle?

The coming days will tell whether Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is controlling the push for the judicial overhaul, or whether is he being controlled by the more extremist elements within his coalition.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) walks during a hearing at the Magistrate's Court in Rishon Lezion, Israel, Jan. 23, 2023.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) walks during a hearing at the Magistrate's Court in Rishon Lezion, Israel, Jan. 23, 2023. - Abir Sultan/AFP via Getty Images
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Leader of the opposition Yair Lapid said Monday night they will enter into negotiations with the government over the judicial overhaul it is pushing only once it suspends all legislation procedures for the reform.

A similar opinion was expressed during the day also by other leaders of the opposition.

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