[1/6] Protesters display a large banner as they take part in a demonstration against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his nationalist coalition government's judicial overhaul, in Tel Aviv, Israel September 9, 2023.
REUTERS/Ilan Rosenberg Acquire Licensing RightsJERUSALEM, Sept 9 (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of Israelis protested in cities across the country on Saturday ahead of a key decision by the Supreme Court over legislation passed by the coalition which stripped the court of some of its oversight powers.
Proponents say the judicial overhaul plans would restore balance to the branches of authority but critics say it removes vital checks on government powers.
"I am demonstrating for Israel democracy," protester Nattie Schwartz-Kershberg said in Tel Aviv.
The overhaul plans have sparked weekly nationwide protests but the latest demonstrations held special significance as they came before the Supreme Court, for the first time in Israeli history, convenes its entire 15-judge bench on Sept. 12 to hear an appeal against the amendment.
Persons:
Benjamin Netanyahu, Ilan Rosenberg, Benjamin Netanyahu's, Nattie Schwartz, Kershberg, Emily Rose, Daniel Wallis
Organizations:
Israeli, REUTERS, Rights, Israel, Thomson
Locations:
Tel Aviv, Israel