Tens of Thousands rally in protest at Israeli PM’s extremist cabinet for 19th straight week

Demonstrations took place on Saturday in Tel Aviv and other locations in the Occupied Territories.

“We will continue to protest and maintain our efforts every week,” a protester told Reuters, “as long as life goes on.”

Under Netanyahu’s overhaul plan, his right-wing cabinet would be granted more control over the composition of the Supreme Court, making it almost impossible to challenge the decisions of Israeli politicians.

Supporters of the plan argue that it would create a balance between the power wielded by the Israeli government’s cabinet and the court. However, opponents are strongly opposed to what they see as an attempt to give extremist ministers unchecked control.

Since January, demonstrations have been occurring due to the Israeli cabinet’s decision to proceed with the plan.

Protests have been ongoing every week, despite Netanyahu’s declaration of a “pause” on March 27 in order to facilitate further negotiations concerning the plan proposed by the regime’s legislature.

Thousands of people from all walks of life in the occupied territories have been taking part in protests against the proposed plan. This includes reserve units of the regime’s military who have declared that they will not report for duty, as well as high-tech business leaders and members of the security establishment who have also expressed their opposition.

The cabinet, composed of a coalition between Prime Minister Netanyahu’s Likud party and more extreme-right and ultra-Orthodox political allies, has promised to continue the plan.

There is an overall public dissatisfaction with the Israeli cabinet’s performance, and this serves as the backdrop to the protests against the overhaul plan.

Last week, a poll conducted by Israeli television channel KAN 11 revealed that 74 percent of Israeli settlers have expressed disapproval with the cabinet’s political actions.