Israeli PM Netanyahu Blinks….Court changes on hold…..

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Monday that he would delay his government’s plan to overhaul Israel’s judiciary, an effort that has spurred months of mass protests and led to unprecedented nationwide strikes on Monday, including a shutdown of the international airport.

“Out of national responsibility, from a desire to prevent the nation from being torn apart, I am calling to suspend the legislation,” said Netanyahu, adding that he reached the decision with the agreement of the majority of his coalition members.“When there is a possibility to prevent a civil war through negotiations, I will give a time-out for negotiations.” he said.