US Welcomes Pause in Israeli Judicial Reform Plan: White House

Demonstrators come out in support of Israel's nationalist coalition government and its plans for a judicial overhaul, in Jerusalem, on March 27, 2023. Ammar Awad/REUTERS

The United States welcomed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s announcement on March 27 that Israel will halt its attempt at judicial reform until the next legislative session, which will be after Passover.

In Israel, Passover starts on April 5 and ends on April 12 (April 13 outside of Israel).