Street protests in Israel draw 500,000 people
Street protests in Israel against government attempts to curb the power of the courts draw 500,000 people
- Hundreds of thousands took to the streets to demonstrate across the country.
- People are angry with the prime minister’s attempts to curb the legislative powers of the courts
- The proposals will give ministers influence over the choice of judges in courts
The largest protests in Israeli history have taken place against government measures to limit the power of judges.
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets to demonstrate in cities across the country on Saturday night.
Typically, that activism centers on the liberal city of Tel Aviv, where at least 200,000 people are believed to have gathered, but organizers said another 300,000 also protested in other cities.
They are angry with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s attempts to curb the power of the courts on legislation that is before parliament.
It will give ministers decisive influence over the choice of judges and limit the Supreme Court’s ability to strike down laws.
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets to demonstrate in cities across the country on Saturday night.
A protester holds a lit torch during a mass protest against the government’s judicial reform plan.
They are angry with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s attempts to curb the power of the courts on legislation that is before parliament.
A person holds a banner during a demonstration as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s nationalist coalition government pushes forward with its controversial judicial reform.
Typically, that activism centers on the liberal city of Tel Aviv, where at least 200,000 people are believed to have gathered, but organizers said another 300,000 also protested in other cities.
Israelis demonstrate against the controversial judicial reform, in front of the house of the Israeli Minister of Justice, Yariv Levin.
A woman protests against the government’s controversial judicial reform bill, in Haifa.
People demonstrate during ‘Resistance Day’ as protests broke out across the country
Opponents believe the measures threaten the country’s foundation of democracy and could lead to authoritarian rule.