Netanyahu's Judicial Reforms Spark Mass Protests and Crisis in Israel

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Israeli labor unions launched a nationwide strike and protests erupted in response to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to overhaul the judiciary, which would weaken the role of the Israeli Supreme Court. The plan has sparked intense opposition, including from military reservists, and has prompted protests and strikes that threaten to impact the nation's economy. The Biden administration has urged compromise, while Netanyahu's political party is divided on whether to press ahead with the plan.
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