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The Israeli government’s controversial planned judicial overhaul has been met with nationwide protests. Thousands of protesters packed the country’s main airport and highways on Tuesday opposing the proposed changes. Several people have been arrested amid the protests. Around 1,000 police were deployed at Ben Gurion airport, outside Tel Aviv.The US has called for the protection of the independence of the judiciary and said Israel should respect the right to peaceful protest.
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Mass protests broke out in Israel on Tuesday after the parliamentary coalition gave initial approval to the bill which would limit the Supreme Court’s oversight powers. (Image: Reuters)
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People carried out a protest outside the Ben-Gurion International Airport, however, police kept them from entering the terminal. (Image: AP)
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If passed, the bill would curb the court’s power to quash decisions by the government, ministers and elected officials which it deems unreasonable. (Image: Reuters)
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The US has asked Israel to respect people’s right of peaceful assembly. (Image: Reuters)
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The police has arrested several protesters. (Image: AP)
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“It is clear there is significant debate and discussion in Israel on the proposed plan. Such debates are a healthy part of a vibrant democracy,” the White House said. (Image: AP)
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The overhaul plan was presented in January by Netanyahu’s far-right government. (Image: Reuters)
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The plan saw mass protests even back then. (Image: AP)
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he protests led Netanyahu to suspend the overhaul in March. (Image: Reuters)
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The people have asked the US government to put pressure on Netanyahu to halt the overhaul. (Image: AP)
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A protest also took place outside Netanyahu’s home in Jerusalem. (Image: AP)
