Israelis protest in three cities against Netanyahu government's proposed legal changes that critics say are undemocratic and would cripple judicial independence
Israelis converge in three cities to protest plans by PM Benjamin Netanyahu's far-right government to"reform" judiciary — a step critics say will destroy the country's democratic system of checks and balances.
Tens of thousands of Israelis have demonstrated in three major cities against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu-led government's judicial reform plans, with organisers accusing his cabinet of undermining democratic rule weeks after his reelection. "Take an Israeli flag in one hand, an umbrella in the other, and come out to protect democracy and law in the State of Israel," said centrist ex-defence minister Benny Gantz, who attended the Tel Aviv rally but, like other opposition figures, was not due to address it.
Protesters braved the rain for the rally, brandishing signs with slogans decrying a "government of shame" and urging: "bring down the dictator", the AFP news agency reported.
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