Thousands Rally in Israel Against Judicial Overhaul Ahead of Court Showdown

Over 100,000 protesters rallied against the judicial overhaul for the 36th straight week ahead of a Supreme Court showdown.
Speaker Ohana suggested the coalition may not accept a High Court ruling striking down the "reasonableness" law.
15-justice panel of the High Court will hear petitions against the law on September 12.
Protest leaders accused the government of acting to "crush the democratic infrastructure" and called its actions suspicious.
At pro-government rally, some bore stickers praising Jewish terrorists, drawing condemnation.

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Thousands Rally in Israel Against Judicial Overhaul Ahead of Court Showdown

Over 100,000 protesters rallied against the judicial overhaul for the 36th straight week ahead of a Supreme Court showdown.
Speaker Ohana suggested the coalition may not accept a High Court ruling striking down the "reasonableness" law.
15-justice panel of the High Court will hear petitions against the law on September 12.
Protest leaders accused the government of acting to "crush the democratic infrastructure" and called its actions suspicious.
At pro-government rally, some bore stickers praising Jewish terrorists, drawing condemnation.

timesofisrael.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/17/2023

Israel Protesters Decry Judicial Overhaul Threat on Rosh Hashanah

9/17/2023

Nationwide Protests Erupt in Israel Over Controversial Judicial Overhaul as Netanyahu Visits US

9/18/2023

Israeli Protests Escalate Over Controversial Judicial Overhaul

9/18/2023

Netanyahu Sparks Outrage, Accuses Protesters of Allying with Israel's Enemies Ahead of Controversial US Visit