On Monday, the Israeli prime minister's parliamentary coalition gave initial approval to a bill to limit the Supreme Court's oversight powers which opponents say is pushing the country towards authoritarian rule.
Protesters in Israel have blocked major roads and clashed with police after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's hard-right coalition pressed ahead with a contested bill that seeks curbs to the power of the Supreme Court.
Crowds of flag-waving protesters stopped morning traffic at major intersections and on highways nationwide.People demonstrate on 'Day of Disruption' in protest against Israel's judicial overhaul, in Tel AvivAt the entrance to Jerusalem, officers used a water cannon to disperse some protesters and dragged others away by force.
At least 42 people were arrested, police said, and further protests were planned throughout Tuesday, including at the main international Ben Gurion airport.'s nationalist-religious coalition to change the justice system has sparked unprecedented protests, stirred concern for Israel's democratic health among Western allies and bruised the economy.
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