Tens of thousands of Israelis march for 17th week against far-right Netanyahu government's judicial reform plans while Spain's PM Sanchez addresses demonstrators and backs their demands
Israelis remain polarised over the planned legislation that proponents say would restore balance to Israeli authorities and critics say removes checks on those in power.
"We are just getting started," read a banner that demonstrators held on Saturday at the main protest in Tel Aviv, Israel's economic hub. Smaller demonstrations were reported in several parts of the country. "We as Socialist International have always fought for freedom, equality, justice, and democracy. Yet, as many of you know, these are values that we cannot take for granted," Sanchez said.
Protesters argue the proposed changes threaten Israel's democratic values, hurting a system of checks and balances and concentrating authority in the hands of Netanyahu and his extremist allies.
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