Israel in Turmoil: Protests and Strikes Escalate Pressure on Netanyahu.

Israel is in crisis as a general strike, protests, and backlash against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to overhaul the country's courts have thrown the government into turmoil. Israeli universities, workers' unions, hospitals, malls, and El Al have announced a general strike, and the international airport has terminated outgoing flights indefinitely. Tens of thousands of protesters flooded Jerusalem, and calls for Netanyahu to stand down have come from across the government, business community, and opposition. Netanyahu is expected to make a public statement on Monday.