Israel Faces Unprecedented Protests as Supreme Court Session Looms

Thousands of anti-government protesters gathered at the Supreme Court in Israel ahead of a historic hearing on a bid by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition to curb the court's powers. The court will hear appeals against a judicial amendment passed by Netanyahu's coalition in July, which critics argue weakens the court and damages democracy. The government's judicial overhaul campaign has sparked widespread protests and a political crisis in Israel. Efforts to reach agreements between Netanyahu and opponents have been unsuccessful so far, but a court ruling could be delayed until January, allowing for negotiations over agreed reforms.