Protesters Continue to Rally Against Overhaul Despite Lower Turnout.

Tens of thousands of people protested across Israel against the government's judicial overhaul plan for the 21st week, with the main demonstration taking place on Kaplan Street in Tel Aviv. The turnout was similar to last week, whereas previous demonstrations have drawn twice and thrice that number of participants. The legislation has been frozen since late March, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu saying he was giving a chance for talks with the opposition to try to find a broadly-accepted compromise for judicial reform. However, pressure has increased within the coalition to resume the legislative push. Critics say the overhaul will sap the High Court of Justice of its power to act as a check and balance against parliament, dangerously eroding Israel's democratic character.