The largest protest event took place in Tel Aviv, with thousands of protesters holding placards and waving Israeli flags.
Crowds of people took to the streets of Israeli cities again on Saturday to protest the ongoing reform of the judicial system, even though the Netanyahu government has temporarily suspended the process.
The largest protest event took place in Tel Aviv, with thousands of protesters holding placards and waving Israeli flags. “By continuing the judicial coup, the government is causing a deep rift in society, harming Israel’s economy and security,” said a statement from the rally’s organizers. Similar events were held on Saturday in about 100 locations across the country, according to the same source.
Israel has been rocked by massive protests for more than three months since Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government unveiled its controversial plan. The proposed reform gives the government greater powers to appoint judges and limits the powers of the Supreme Court, whose decisions parliament can overturn with a simple majority.
Amid fierce criticism, even from within the government and the armed forces, in late March Prime Minister Netanyahu temporarily suspended the process to allow “room for dialogue.” However, the opposition is skeptical of the government’s intention to find a compromise solution. Some believe the government will attempt to fast-track the controversial reform at the end of the month.
Source :Skai
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