Protesters gather against Israel’s right-wing government’s planned changes that will weaken the judicial system.
Tens of thousands of Israelis have protested across the country against the right-wing government for the fourth consecutive week.
The latest rally was held on Saturday, with demonstrators carrying Israeli flags on Kaplan Street in Tel Aviv chanting “No to dictatorship” and “Democracy”.
As in the past weeks, the protest was directed primarily against the government’s proposed changes that will weaken the judicial system.
According to the plans by Justice Minister Yariv Levin, a majority in parliament should be able to pass a law, even if it violates the Basic Law in the opinion of the Supreme Court.
Levin also wants to change the composition of the body that appoints judges. The far-reaching changes could also play into Prime Minister
Benjamin Netanyahu’s hands in his current corruption trial where he stands accused of fraud, breach of trust, and corruption.
Netanyahu accuses the Supreme Court of excessive interference in political decisions. Some experts have already warned of an end to democracy in the country if the plans are implemented.
Some protesters also criticised the country’s treatment of Palestinians.
“There is no democracy with occupation,” one sign read.
There have been regular protests against the government for several weeks, with more than 100,000 people turning up in Tel Aviv on January 21.
