Netanyahu expected to announce suspension of judicial reforms

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected on Monday to announce the suspension of a judicial reform scheme after night-long mass protests, Report informs, citing Anadolu.

"The prime minister intends to announce the suspension of judicial reforms," the official Israeli Broadcasting Authority reported, quoting an unnamed source in Netanyahu's office.

No statement was issued by the Israeli premier's office.

On Sunday evening, Netanyahu dismissed Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, a day after the defense chief called on the government to halt the controversial judicial overhaul.

Israel witnessed protests late on Sunday that lasted until dawn on Monday.