‘Unprecedented civil resistance’: Thousands expected at 28th week of protests

Tens of thousands of Israelis were expected to join protests across the country on Saturday night as demonstrations against the government’s judicial overhaul plan enter their 28th week and protest leaders promised “an unprecedented week of civil resistance.”

Anti-government opposition has stepped up in recent weeks as the coalition pushes ahead with plans to pass the “reasonableness” bill aimed at preventing courts from invalidating or even discussing government and ministers’ decisions based on their “reasonableness.” It aims to pass the bill into law by month’s end.

Saturday’s mass demonstrations come in addition to a “day of resistance” called for Tuesday, with organizers planning protest action and road blockings across the country, with further disruptive actions taking place throughout the week. The day of resistance had initially been called for Monday but was postponed. READ MORE