Controversial bill spurs nationwide protests in Israel
Following the approval of the bill, hundreds of protesters blocked the Menachem Begin highway in West Jerusalem with Israeli flags.
- Agencies and A News / World
- Published Date: 11:21 AM 25 July 2023
- Updated Date: 11:25 AM 25 July 2023
Tel Aviv's central Kaplan Street, which has become the focal point of anti-judicial reform protests, also saw hundreds of people gathering with Israeli flags.
Police blocked the road leading from Kaplan Street to the main artery, Ayalon highway, to prevent the protesters from passing.
Moreover, the anti-judicial reform movement called on Israelis to take to the streets across the country.
The "judicial reform" announced by Israeli Justice Minister Yariv Levin on January 5 includes changes such as limiting the powers of the Supreme Court and giving the government a say in judicial appointments.
After the Israeli Knesset approved the controversial bill that would remove government oversight on the Supreme Court, protests continue nationwide.
Thousands of people gathered in front of the Israeli Knesset building in West Jerusalem, holding Israeli flags and chanting slogans against the government.