Tens of thousands of Israelis took to the streets Saturday to protest against the proposed judicial reform for the 18th consecutive week.
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The protests have been held on a weekly basis for most of the year and they continued despite Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announcing in March that he was postponing the proposals to reach a compromise agreement.
At a protest in Tel Aviv, demonstrators marched across the city to Kaplan Street, brandishing Israeli flags and chanting anti-Netanyahu slogans. One protester held aloft a large picture of National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir with a caption dubbing him "the minister of national failure."
Organizers of the protests say they want to ramp up the pressure on the government and lawmakers after the Knesset resumed its work this week following a month-long recess.
Critics say the judicial reform will harm Israeli democracy, while proponents say the legislation is crucial to restore balance between the branches of the government.
The plan plunged Israel into one of its worst domestic crises, ripping open longstanding societal rifts and creating new ones. While the freeze in the legislation eased tensions somewhat, Netanyahu's allies are pushing him to move ahead on the overhaul.
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