"Israel is currently in the throes of a severe domestic crisis, the heart of which is a proposed overhaul of the country's judicial system. The government's plans, which aim to reduce the powers of the Supreme Court and increase government influence in judicial appointments, have sparked widespread public discontent. The scale of this discontent is reflected in the massive, weekly protests that have swept across the nation since the start of the year, escalating to involve hundreds of thousands of citizens. These demonstrations, some of the largest in the country's history, have seen protesters demand the scrapping of all proposed reforms and the resignation of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The protests have drawn support from a broad coalition, encompassing Netanyahu's political adversaries, notable legal and business leaders, and even former top-ranking military and security officials. The situation has taken a concerning turn with threats from military reservists, including crucial air force pilots, to refuse service—a move that could leave the country's security exposed. Amid these tumultuous circumstances, the government appears unyielding in its pursuit of the reforms, leaving the two sides as far apart as ever. As the deadlock persists, opponents warn of escalating their actions, signaling a potentially long-lasting period of civil unrest."
Source BBC: Israel judicial reform: Why is the country in turmoil?
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