Netanyahu has pledged to press on with the changes that opponents say would imperil the country’s democratic fundamentals
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 anotherthat 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.
“This is a protest to defend the country,” said opposition leader and former Prime Minister Yair Lapid, who joined the protest. “People came here today to protect their democracy.” While Netanyahu was expected to heed the court ruling, it only deepened the rift in the country over the judicial system and the power of the courts.
One protester said she thinks the judicial changes are meant to protect Netanyahu. “The aim is to save only one person and one only – this is Mr. Netanyahu, from his trial, and that’s why I’m here.”
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