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Israel Sees Rival Rallies Ahead of Key Judicial Overhaul Vote

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Summary: Rival rallies in Israel are expressing strong opinions on the proposed judicial overhaul. Demonstrators who fled oppressive regimes fear the potential impact on freedom, justice, and democracy. Others are concerned that the reforms could lead to minority control over election outcomes. As Israel prepares for a crucial vote on a proposed judicial overhaul, the nation is witnessing rival rallies expressing strong opinions on the matter. People from diverse backgrounds, i...

Israel: Thousands protest against court system overhaul

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Israel: Thousands protest against court system overhaul For the ninth weekend in a row, Israelis have taken to the streets in all major cities to protest against the Netanyahu government. This was outside the President's House in Jerusalem. They're trying to prevent radical judicial reforms which would allow the Parliament to overrule the Supreme Court with a simple majority of one. I want a free speech, I want a free country, I want the same right for every person, every religion, every nationality, like you have it in a democracy. We can't stay home, we have to go and fight, because we are in the last moment. We're saving the Israelis, there was a radical system and we are really, really, really worried. The protests have been growing every week and becoming more frequent. In Tel Aviv, more than 160,000 took to the streets. What is very obvious when you're at t...