Saturday, June 10, 2023

‘Clear, imminent danger’: Protests enter 23rd week ahead of key judicial panel vote

Protests against the government’s contentious plan to overhaul the justice system entered their 23rd week on Saturday, days ahead of a crucial Knesset vote on the makeup of the key Judicial Selection Committee.

“We face a clear and imminent danger. If the government carries out a hostile takeover of the Judicial Selection Committee, it will be surprised at the magnitude and intensity of the national protests. Only a determined and uncompromising struggle will prevent the government from advancing a dictatorial regime,” protest organizers said in a statement ahead of nationwide rallies on Saturday night.

“It is clear to all that the government is headed toward a regime change that will destroy the army, the economy and our society. Against this plot, hundreds of thousands will again rise up this week to protest with all their might against the destruction of the State of Israel,” they said. READ MORE