Netanyahu persists with judicial reforms despite opposition and protests.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to push through a controversial judicial overhaul despite nationwide protests and objections from the attorney general. The legislation would give the government more power to override Supreme Court decisions and select judges, leading to accusations of a power grab and dismantling of checks and balances. Hundreds of thousands of Israelis have taken to the streets in protest, including active-duty military reservists, and clashes with police have resulted in nearly 100 arrests. Netanyahu's coalition has pressed forward with the legislation, despite criticism from allies and international leaders, and warnings of a potential civil war.