Israel defence minister urges pause in judicial overhaul as thousands rally in Tel Aviv

Netanyahu's changes are causing a growing social rift' that present an immediate security threat, says Likud party member Yoav Galant

Tens of thousands of Israelis have rallied in Tel Aviv against a controversial judicial overhaul, as defence minister Yoav Galant broke ranks to call for a pause in the process.

The latest demonstration to hit Israel's commercial hub came days after the prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, vowed to press on with the changes despite mounting international alarm.