The plan sparked widespread protests across Israel, with tens of thousands of people taking to the streets to oppose the reforms and accuse Netanyahu of undermining democracy
Israeli President Reuven Rivlin warned that the country was at risk of “civil war” and urged Netanyahu to reconsider his plan
Israeli labor unions launched a nationwide strike on Monday, March 27, 2023, affecting public services, transportation, education, health care and more
The strike also blocked flights from leaving Ben Gurion Airport, Israel’s main international airport, causing major disruptions for travelers
Netanyahu initially rejected a compromise proposal by his coalition partner Benny Gantz, who suggested postponing the judicial reforms until after the next elections
Netanyahu said he was determined to go ahead with the reforms, which he claimed were necessary to stop the courts from interfering with the government’s policies and agenda