Massive Protests Continue Against Israeli Judicial Reforms.

Thousands of Israelis protested for an 18th straight week against the hard-right government's controversial judicial reforms, despite Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shelving the overhaul more than a month ago. Protesters gathered in Tel Aviv's Habima Square as they prepared to march across the city to Kaplan Street waving Israeli flags and chanting anti-Netanyahu slogans. Critics say the reforms represent a threat to democracy, while proponents claim they are necessary to rebalance power between the branches of government.