Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has delayed his government's controversial judicial reform plans until the next parliamentary session
In an address to the nation, he said the country had been facing a crisis that posed a threat to national unity and offered further talks
Mass protests have been taking place over the plans, which have angered nearly all sections of Israeli society, including military reservists
The delay has been welcomed by Israel's president and trade unions have called off a general strike
A key party in Netanyahu's coalition - the far right Jewish Power party - earlier agreed to the pause
Netanyahu says the changes will stop courts over-reaching their powers, but critics say they endanger democracy and will help him as he faces an ongoing trial for corruption
These are the scenes from Israel last night, where tens of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets in protest at the sacking of Defence Minister Yoav Gallant.
Gallant spoke out against plans to overhaul the justice system, which would give ministers control over a committee that appoints judges.
In Tel Aviv protesters lit fires in the street and police retaliated with water cannon.
Rob Corp
Live reporter
Hello and thanks for joining us as we bring you live coverage of the latest in Israel, where tens of thousands of people took to the streets over the weekend as a result of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to fire his defence minister.
Yoav Gallant had spoken out against controversial plans to overhaul the justice system.
In case you’re not caught up on the story, the reforms include plans that would give the government full control over a committee which appoints judges – and it’s safe to say they’ve caused tension across Israel for weeks. In fact protests have continued to grow since Netanyahu returned to power at the end of last year, leading the most right-wing, nationalist coalition in Israel's history.
In the last few hours, the country’s president Isaac Herzog called on the government to halt the plans, warning ministers that "the eyes of all the people of Israel are on you”. More protests are planned across the coming week.
Our writers Sam Hancock, Ece Goksedef, Jack Burgess and I will bring you the latest updates, explainers and analysis. We’ll also hear from our colleagues on the ground in Israel – stay tuned.