Weeks of protests in Israel turned violent for the first time as police fired stun grenades and a water cannon at demonstrators who blocked a highway. Thousands launched a “national disruption day” against the government's plan to revamp the legal system.
The crackdown came shortly after Israel’s hard-line security minister urged a tough response to what he said were “anarchists.”
The violence came as thousands across the country launched a “national disruption day” against the government’s plan to overhaul Israel’s judicial system. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s allies say the program is meant reduce the influence of unelected judges. But critics, including influential business leaders and former military figures, say Netanyahu is pushing the country toward authoritarian rule and has a clear conflict of interest in targeting judges as he stands trial on corruption charges.
The government is barreling ahead with the legal changes and a parliamentary committee is moving forward on a bill that would weaken the Supreme Court.The crisis has sent shock waves through Israel and presented Netanyahu with a serious challenge, just two months after returning to power.
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