Mass protests grip Israel for 11th week

Tens of 1000’s of Israelis have marched once more in nationwide protests in opposition to the federal government’s plan to curb Supreme Court docket powers.

That is the eleventh week of mass demonstrations, as opponents of the reforms accuse right-wing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of undermining judicial independence.

Mr Netanyahu, who’s on trial on corruption costs, says his purpose is to revive a steadiness of energy between the federal government and Israel’s prime court docket.

The escalating protests have impacted on the economic system and prompted a risk by some army reservists to defy call-up orders.