Protests in Israel against judicial overhaul spark iconic 'Handmaids' movement.

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Women in red robes and white caps, dressed as characters from "The Handmaid's Tale," have become a fixture at anti-government protests in Israel. They are protesting against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to overhaul the judiciary, which they believe will harm women's rights and push Israel towards autocracy. The women's jarring appearance is meant to drive home the notion that Israel could morph into a chilling dystopia where women are stripped of their rights. The costume has been used in protests elsewhere, but in Israel, the women in red have become a mainstay at protests around the country and their numbers are growing.
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