Protests continue in Israel in its 16th week
The demonstrators, who oppose the proposed judicial reform in Israel, continue their demonstration in the 16th week. A brawl broke out between the demonstrators and the police. Meanwhile, reservists continue to criticize judicial reform.
Israelis continue to protest against the proposed judicial reforms.
Continuing protests in Tel Aviv, West Jerusalem and Haifa have entered their 16th week. Another protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took place on Saturday.
Police closed roads in various cities, especially in Tel Aviv.
ISRAEL SOLDIERS REFUSE TO WORK
As Anadolu reported, in recent weeks, hundreds of Israeli reservist soldiers, including reservist pilots, refused to join training or show up for duty in protest against plans for judicial overhaul.
While the government argues that the plans would enhance democracy and restore the balance between the legislative, executive and judicial powers, the opposition views them as an attempt to reduce the powers of the judicial authority in favor of the executive.
Last month, Netanyahu, who is on trial for corruption, bowed to pressure and announced a temporary halt to the judicial overhaul plans.
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