Demonstrations continue unabated in the streets of its cities Israel to express their opposition to the controversial reform of the judicial system promoted by the Netanyahu government.
About 150,000 protesters gathered in Tel Avivaccording to the organizers, despite the stifling atmosphere created by the heat and humidity.
“This is a battle for the country, we want Israel to remain democratic. Dictatorial laws will not pass here”54-year-old protester Nilly Elezra told Agence France-Presse (AFP).
In the past days, the consultation continued in a parliamentary committee in order to introduce the bill for final approval after a vote in the Knesset, on a date yet to be determined. The Netanyahu government calls the reform necessaryaccusing judges of interfering in political decision-making.
Hundreds of Israeli air force reservists have warned they will refuse to serve if the reform of the judicial system is approved. More than 1,000 doctors are also threatening to quitarguing that the reform will have a negative impact on the economy, democracy, security, but also the national health system. Two out of three Israelis fear a civil war could break out in a Channel 12 poll.
New protests are planned for Tuesday, with protesters vowing to block roads across the country.
Source: News Beast
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