Nationwide Protests Continue for 32nd Week Against Government's Judicial Overhaul

Tens of thousands of Israelis rallied in Tel Aviv and other cities across the country for the 32nd consecutive week to protest against the government's judicial overhaul plan. The main Tel Aviv protest drew over 100,000 attendees, with other rallies held at approximately 150 locations. Protesters marched to the home of Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana and blocked traffic on Yigal Alon road, while police arrested three Palestinians who had unlawfully entered Israel. Retired general Amiram Levin made an emotional plea to Likud ministers to oppose the legislation, accusing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of wanting to hand the country over to criminals. Protest leader Shikma Bressler emphasized the need to continue fighting against the coalition's plans, and Opposition Leader Yair Lapid called the government illegal. The High Court of Justice is set to rule on the reasonableness law in September, potentially leading to a constitutional crisis. Protesters are prepared to completely shut down the country if the government does not respect the court's ruling.