Netanyahu Halts Judicial Overhaul, Invokes Amalek in UN Speech
Prime Minister Suspends Bill Amidst Civil War Concerns
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the suspension of his controversial judicial reform bill, citing fears of civil war. The decision came after widespread protests and international pressure against the bill, which critics argued would undermine Israel's democratic institutions.
Amalek Invocation in UN Address
In a separate development, Netanyahu invoked the biblical narrative of Amalek during his address to the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly. Amalek, a nomadic group depicted as Israel's ancient enemy, has been used as a metaphor for modern-day threats to the Jewish state.
Netanyahu's speech comes amidst heightened tensions over Israel's ongoing expansion of its territory into the occupied West Bank. Critics have condemned the settlements as illegal under international law and an obstacle to a two-state solution with the Palestinians.
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