High turnout reported at flag-heavy rally

High turnout is seen at the pro-government rally in Jerusalem as it gets underway, with many more still expected.

Flags are omnipresent, perhaps to an even larger degree than at anti-government protests. The display is likely helped by the fact that Wednesday was Independence Day, when flags are handed out like candy.

Many at the rally are chanting slogans in favor of passing the judicial overhaul without agreeing to any compromises and without waiting, Channel 12 news reports. The legislation is currently frozen while the Knesset is off anyway, to allow for compromise talks, but negotiations have yet to produce any results and the Knesset will soon be back from recess.