Protesters against the judicial reform made good on their promise to step up efforts and demonstrated in several dozen locations across Israel on Thursday, causing disruptions, including in Tel Aviv, where the Ayalon Highway, the main artery traversing thee Tel Aviv metropolis, was blocked.
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With the Knesset back in session and the controversial legislation back on the agenda, organizers vowed to increase demonstration activities unless the bill is stopped entirely.
The legislation was put on hold by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of the Knesset recess in early March to give way for negotiations with the Opposition, which are yet to yield results.
Video: Reservists protest in Jerusalem
Dubbed the "Day of Equality," Thursday's protests revolved around the Coalition's plans to legislate blanket military service exemptions for Haredi yeshiva students.
Demonstrations were held in the ultra-Orthodox city of Bnei Brak as well as outside the homes of National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich. Reservists also held a protest in Jerusalem opposing the planned exemption.
Around 300 people also demonstrated outside the homes of President Isaac Herzog.
In the evening, protests are planned by college students as well as outside the home of Justice Minister Yariv Levin, who is spearheading the reform.
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