The vote came after a stormy session in which Opposition lawmakers chanted “shame” and then stormed out of the chamber. The Biden administration has frequently spoken out against Mr. Netanyahu's government and its overhaul plan. Mr. Netanyahu's supporters, meanwhile, thronged central Tel Aviv — normally the setting for anti-government protests. Despite the attempts to project business as usual, Mr. Netanyahu's schedule was disrupted by his hospitalization, with a Cabinet meeting and trips postponed. Mr. Netanyahu paused the overhaul in March after intense pressure by protesters and labor strikes that halted outgoing flights and shut down parts of the economy.

Source: The Hindu July 24, 2023 23:39 UTC