Israeli Protests Surge Against Government Reforms and Judicial Overhaul

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Israeli Protests Surge Against Government Reforms and Judicial Overhaul
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Thousands of Israelis staged massive protests across the country against the government's judicial reform package, which was pushed through despite widespread opposition. The reform includes scrapping the "reasonableness" law, which allows the Supreme Court to overturn government decisions. The protests, which have been ongoing for months, reflect concerns about a power grab by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and fears of deepening divisions within Israeli society. The government argues that the reform is necessary to rebalance the relationship between elected officials and the judiciary.

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