Israeli protests over judicial overhaul continue despite Netanyahu's pause

Citing ‘national crisis,’ Netanyahu tells court he must be involved in overhaul

Responding to petition calling for him to be held in contempt of court, PM denies any conflict of interest arising from his ongoing corruption trial

Israelis continue street protests despite pause in justice reform

Jerusalem, Apr 2 (EFE).- Hundreds of thousands of people protested throughout Israel again on Saturday night, despite prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing government delaying controversial judicial reforms that critics say will erode the country’s democracy. Rallies were held in Tel Aviv, Haifa and other cities, drawing 450,000 people, according to the groups organizing the protests. Police in Tel Aviv arrested 19 people and used water…

Israeli protests over judicial overhaul continue despite Netanyahu's pause

Protests against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's judicial overhaul showed no sign of abating on Saturday, despite its suspension by the embattled premier this week, as tens of thousands to...

Protests continue in Israel over paused judicial reform

Thousands of Israelis protested in Tel Aviv on Saturday for a 13th straight week against a controversial judicial overhaul now frozen by the government

Not satisfied by judicial reforms pause, Israelis continue protests, say revoke the bill

Despite Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pausing the controversial judicial reform plans, thousands of Israelis continued their protest for the 13th consecutive week condemning the right-wing government. Protesters are now demanding that instead of suspending the legislation—which the experts believe will weaken the judiciary and see political interference in judges' appointment—the coalition government revoke the bill completely.

Israeli protests over judicial overhaul continue despite Netanyahu’s pause

Protests against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s judicial overhaul showed no sign of abating on Saturday, despite its suspension this week.