Israelis packed city streets on Saturday in nationwide demonstrations now in their 10th week against plans by the hard-right government to curb the Supreme Court’s powers, which critics see as a threat to judicial independence. | Reuters
People hold Israeli flags during a demonstration as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s nationalist coalition government presses on with its contentious judicial overhaul, in Tel Aviv, Israel, March 11, 2023.
TEL AVIV — Israelis packed city streets on Saturday in nationwide demonstrations now in their 10th week against plans by the hard-right government to curb the Supreme Court’s powers, which critics see as a threat to judicial independence. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who says his aim is to balance out branches of government, wields a parliamentary majority along with his religious-nationalist coalition allies.As the reforms head toward ratification, the protests have escalated. The shekel has slipped. Some military reservists have threatened not to heed call-up orders. President Isaac Herzog has appealed for the overhaul to be postponed and dialogue held.
“It’s not a judicial reform. It’s a revolution that making Israel go to full dictatorship and I want Israel to stay a democracy for my kids,” said Tamir Guytsabri, 58, among tens of thousands of demonstrators who gathered in central Tel Aviv.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
TIMELINE: The life and times of Pope FrancisPope Francis marks the 10th anniversary of his election as pontiff on March 13.
Read more »
Pagasa: Fair Saturday weather nationwideMANILA, Philippines — Generally fair weather is expected nationwide on Saturday with possible isolated rain showers due to the northeast monsoon or "amihan," according to
Read more »
2 Catanduanes fishermen reported missing found safe in AlbayVIRAC, Catanduanes– The two fishermen from Bato, Catanduanes who were earlier reported missing at sea on Friday evening, were found safe on Saturday morning, March 11, in Rapu-Rapu island in
Read more »
Rain, rough terrain hamper retrieval operations at Isabela plane crash siteRain and rough terrain hampered the start of retrieval operations for the remains of passengers of a Cessna aircraft that crashed in Isabela more than a month ago, according to the Isabela Public Information Office. | JMangaluzINQ
Read more »
PAGASA: Potential LPA spotted outside PARThe state weather bureau, on Saturday, March 11, said it is actively monitoring a circulation that could potentially develop into a low pressure area (LPA) in the next few days. READ:
Read more »