Opposition parties were skeptical about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to delay reform of the judiciary, but said they would work to reach an agreement if the government was sincere.

Former Prime Minister Yair Lapid said the opposition needs to make sure Netanyahu is not “bluffing” because he had “bad experiences” with him in the past.

“On the other hand, if the government starts a real and honest dialogue, we can come out of this crisis stronger and more united, and we can turn it into a decisive moment for our ability to live together,” Lapid said in his speech. announcement.

The US welcomed Netanyahu’s announcement of a “postponement” of the controversial reform, which “allows more time to find a compromise solution,” a White House spokeswoman said. “We continue to urge Israeli politicians to find a compromise solution as soon as possible,” said Karine Jean-Pierre.

British Foreign Secretary James Cleverley from London praised the Israeli government’s decision, stressing the importance of maintaining a system of “checks and balances”.

Source: APE-MPE, AFP, Reuters.