Tens of thousands demonstrate after the removal of Yoav Gallant - who spoke out against controversial judicial reforms.
Tens of thousands have taken to the streets across Israel after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired his defence minister.In Jerusalem, police and soldiers used water cannon against demonstrators near Mr Netanyahu's house.The reforms include plans that would give the government full control over the committee which appoints judges.
One government employee told the BBC that she felt Mr Netanyahu "crossed every line we have as a democratic country". Mr Netanyahu - who was out of the country at the time of Mr Gallant's TV appearance - said he no longer had faith in him as defence minister.The two politicians are a member of the same Likud party and while the defence minister won the backing of some fellow members, others on the far right called for him to go.
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