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Posted 9/17/2023, 6:10:02 PM

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

Thousands rallied nationwide against Israel's judicial overhaul, including at the airport as Netanyahu departed for the US.
Protesters carried banners declaring "The dictatorship will collapse" and the Declaration of Independence.
Activists say they will hound Netanyahu during his US visit, as they've done to ministers abroad before.
A lawyer for Netanyahu's government dismissed the Declaration of Independence, sparking outrage.
An unprecedented panel of all 15 High Court justices heard a case on the first judicial overhaul law passed.

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Dozens Arrested at Brooklyn Protest Against US Aid to Israel Outside Sen. Schumer's Home

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10/15/2023

Families of Israeli Victims and Captives Protest in Tel Aviv, Call for Netanyahu's Resignation

Hundreds of family members of Israeli victims and hostages gather in Tel Aviv demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as seen in a viral video.

10/15/2023

Netanyahu Vows to Free Captive Israelis, Break Hamas After Meeting with Families

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Posted 9/17/2023, 6:10:02 PM

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

Thousands rallied nationwide against Israel's judicial overhaul, including at the airport as Netanyahu departed for the US.
Protesters carried banners declaring "The dictatorship will collapse" and the Declaration of Independence.
Activists say they will hound Netanyahu during his US visit, as they've done to ministers abroad before.
A lawyer for Netanyahu's government dismissed the Declaration of Independence, sparking outrage.
An unprecedented panel of all 15 High Court justices heard a case on the first judicial overhaul law passed.

timesofisrael.com

Relevant topic timeline:

7/31/2023

Netanyahu: Israel is not heading toward civil war, judicial changes ‘necessary’

9/9/2023

Thousands Rally in Israel Against Judicial Overhaul Ahead of Court Showdown

9/17/2023

Israel Protesters Decry Judicial Overhaul Threat on Rosh Hashanah

9/17/2023

Netanyahu Criticizes Protesters Before Departing To UN Amid Ongoing Anti-Government Demonstrations

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attacked judicial reform protesters before flying to the United States to speak at the UN General Assembly.

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

9/23/2023

Netanyahu Caught on Camera Making Dismissive Gestures Toward Protester During New York Hospital Visit

9/25/2023

Netanyahu Meets Biden in New York, Discusses Israel's Growing Role in Diplomacy and Technology

10/14/2023

Dozens Arrested at Brooklyn Protest Against US Aid to Israel Outside Sen. Schumer's Home

10/15/2023

Families of Israeli Victims and Captives Protest in Tel Aviv, Call for Netanyahu's Resignation

Hundreds of family members of Israeli victims and hostages gather in Tel Aviv demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as seen in a viral video.

10/15/2023

Netanyahu Vows to Free Captive Israelis, Break Hamas After Meeting with Families