Israel’s Netanyahu, Opposition Meet to Begin Talks Over Judicial Overhaul

Calm returns to Israeli cities after prime minister delays legislative effort

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JERUSALEM—Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition met Tuesday night with opposition leaders to begin negotiations over a judicial overhaul plan after widespread protests that shook the country.

Negotiating teams representing Mr. Netanyahu and the opposition began their first direct discussions over a plan to limit the power of Israel’s Supreme Court, sending representatives to Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s residence, a spokesman for the president said.

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