Massive Protests Sweep Israel in Response to Controversial Judicial Overhaul

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Demonstrators in Israel have launched a "day of disruption and resistance" against the government's controversial plans to overhaul the judicial system. The proposed bill, which aims to weaken the judiciary, has sparked widespread opposition, with critics arguing that it threatens to undermine the checks and balances on government actions. Protests have taken place in various cities, with at least 42 people arrested so far. Demonstrators plan to block major thoroughfares and protest at the country's international airport later in the day.
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