Protests erupt hours after Israel reform clause voted through

[Eugene]

Source: Agence France-Presse

Protests erupt hours after Israel reform clause voted through

AFP
Tue, July 11, 2023 at 5:07 AM EDT

Protests erupted across Israel Tuesday, hours after parliament adopted in a first reading a key clause of the government's judicial overhaul package which opponents say threatens democracy.

The government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu forged ahead with the controversial move despite mass demonstrations since the reforms were proposed in January.

Protesters blocked roads across Israel and gathered at Ben Gurion airport near Tel Aviv, with police reporting 42 arrests nationwide by 11:00 am (0800 GMT).

"I came here because this government is demolishing -- totally -- democracy in Israel," said Eitan Galon, a doctor protesting on a highway outside Jerusalem.

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[Israeli]

1. Yesterday was amazing

there were demonstrations in every city and at all main road junctions .

I went with my family and friends from the kibbutz to the largest junction closest
to us . There were thousands protesting .
One thing has changed from previous demonstrations tho .....nobody is bringing
children anymore its just become too dangerous .