Opposition blames Netanyahu for escalating violence against protesters in Israel.

Violence against protesters escalated during Saturday's weekly mass protests against the government's judicial overhaul plan, with counter-protesters assaulting critics of the coalition's plan. Opposition leaders and protest organizers blamed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for fueling the hatred among his supporters and failing to condemn violence directed at demonstrators. Hundreds of thousands of Israelis participated in nationwide demonstrations held for the 11th straight Saturday evening against the government's plans to weaken the powers of the judiciary. Protest organizers vowed to escalate demonstrations if the coalition doesn't halt its legislative proposals.