Netanyahu summons defence chief after reported dissent on judicial overhaul

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu summoned his defence chief on Thursday, their Likud party said in a statement without elaborating.

The summons followed Israeli media reports that Defence Minister Yoav Gallant would call for a halt to the religious-nationalist government's judicial overhaul, which has triggered unprecedented nationwide protests. (Writing by Dan Williams)

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