Israeli Protests Against Judicial Reforms Continue to Grow

Tens of thousands of Israelis protested against the government's plan to overhaul the judiciary, despite Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to pause the contentious proposals. The plan would give Netanyahu and his allies the final say in appointing the nation's judges and limit the court's ability to review laws. Protest organizers aim to maintain momentum and increase pressure until the proposed changes are scrapped. Netanyahu paused the overhaul plans in late March, saying he wanted "to avoid civil war".