Tens of thousands of Israelis gathered in Tel Aviv on Saturday night to protest plans by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's new government to overhaul the judicial system, measures that opponents say imperil the country's democratic fundamentals.
The protest followed another demonstration last week that also drew tens of thousands in an early challenge to Netanyahu and his ultranationalist and ultra-Orthodox government -- the most right-wing in Israeli history.
Protesters filled central streets in the seaside metropolis, raising Israeli flags and banners that read "Our Children will not Live in a Dictatorship" and "Israel, We Have A Problem." "All generations are concerned. This is not a joke," said Lior Student, a protester. "This is a complete redefinition of democracy."In addition to the protests, pressure has built up on Netanyahu's government after the country's attorney general asked Netanyahu to fire a key cabinet ally following a Supreme Court ruling that disqualified him from holding a government post because of a conviction of tax offenses.
Earlier this week, Netanyahu, who is on trial for corruption, vowed to continue with the judicial overhaul plans despite the protests. Opponents say the changes could help Netanyahu evade conviction in his corruption trial, or make the court case disappear altogether.
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