The protesters believe the overhaul could open the way to more authoritarian government. Read more at straitstimes.com.
TEL AVIV – Israelis on Tuesday marched on highways and blocked army headquarters in Tel Aviv in the run-up to a Parliament vote on theThe proposals have divided the nation and triggered one of the biggest protest movements in Israel’s history since being unveiled in January by the hard-right government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Organisers urged supporters to rally at train stations, city squares, highways, and roundabouts across Israel. Protester Inbal Oraz said the timing of the protest was “critical” before Parliament breaks for summer recess on July 30. Mr Josh Drill, a spokesman for the protest movement, said pressure on the government would continue through “non-violent acts of civil disobedience”.
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