Why are half a million people protesting in Israel?

More than half a million people have joined protests in Israel over a plan to reduce court powers proposed by the Netanyahu Government.

Why are half a million people protesting in Israel?

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has sacked his Defence Minister as public anger grows over a controversial proposal to change Israel’s legal system.

Hundreds of thousands of Israelis have taken to the streets to protest the Government’s plan to reduce the power of the courts, prompting open speculation about a possible “civil war”.

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