Israelis Take To Streets After Parliament Passes Law Curbing Powers Of Supreme Court. IN PICS
Thousands of anti-government protesters marched from Tel Aviv and converged in Jerusalem outside Parliament as the government's controversial judicial overhaul was voted through. (Source: Getty)
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View In AppThe protests intensified after Israeli police clashed with the agitators after the passage of the controversial judicial reforms bill. Visuals showed police dragging away some protesters. (Source: Getty)
Israeli police in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv used water cannon to disperse protesters blocking highways and roads. There was also a scuffle between the both sides. At least 19 people were arrested on Monday. (Source: Getty)
Even doctors across the country have announced a strike against the passing of the legislation. The Israeli Medical Association, which represents about 95 per cent of doctors, said it would hold a 24-hour protest. However, they said that the strike will exempt emergency care across the country. (Source: Getty)
The controversial amendment limits the Supreme Court's powers to void certain government decisions if it finds them 'unreasonable'. It was passed by a 64-0 vote after opposition lawmakers abandoned the session in protest. (Source: Getty)