Violent Protests Erupt in Israel Over Government Actions and Reforms

Far-right groups attacked Arab passersby during pro-government demonstrations in Jerusalem, with some members of the extremist right-wing La Familia group filmed attacking several Arab passers-by. Police made three arrests for the assault. The attacks came as mass protests for and against the government’s judicial overhaul across major cities descended into clashes with police who sought to clear roads and restore order overnight. Weekly mass protests have been held for nearly three months against the planned legislation, which critics say will politicize the court, remove key checks on governmental power and cause grievous harm to Israel’s democratic character.