Knesset retracts law allowing PM, defense minister to declare war

Knesset lawmakers vote to rescind legislation that allows the prime minister and defense minister to declare war without full cabinet approval.

The cancellation of the clause passes its second and third readings with 77 MKs in favor and 16 against.

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