Protests ramp up for 27th week as bill to curtail judicial oversight set for 1st vote

An increased turnout was expected at protests across the country on Saturday evening, with a bill to curtail judicial oversight over government decisions set to have its first reading in the Knesset on Monday.

Leaders of the protest movement against the hardline coalition’s judicial overhaul plans have pledged to further intensify their opposition to the government’s renewed efforts to dramatically weaken the judiciary.

Organizers said in a statement that rallies were to be held at over 150 locations across the country on Saturday evening. READ MORE