Political crisis in Israel sparks massive protests and highway shutdowns.

Protests erupted in Tel Aviv after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired his defense minister Yoav Gallant over his opposition to a planned judicial overhaul. The overhaul would give the Israeli parliament more control over the judiciary, including the power to overturn Supreme Court decisions. Critics say the changes threaten the foundations of Israeli democracy. Universities in Israel will go on strike starting Monday, and the country’s largest labor union and business leaders will hold a news conference. Israeli President Isaac Herzog has urged the government to halt the legislative procedure immediately.