JERUSALEM, June 18 (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday he would pursue "active steps" on a contested judicial overhaul this week after what he described as months of wasteful compromise talks with the political opposition.
The proposed legislation set off unprecedented street protests, with critics of Netanyahu - who is on trial on corruption charges he denies - accusing him of trying to curb judicial independence.
"We gave a month and then another month and then another month - three months.
"Most of Israeli society understands that there need to be changes in the judicial system," he said.
"That's why we will meet this week and commence with active steps ... in a measured way commensurate with the mandate we were given."
Persons:
Benjamin Netanyahu, Netanyahu, Yair Lapid, Lapid, Dan Williams, Sharon Singleton
Organizations:
Thomson
Locations:
Israel