‘We are fighting against a dictatorship,’ say protesters

Israeli reserve soldiers and activists protest against the Israeli government's planned judicial overhaul, in the city of Bnei Brak, March 16, 2023.(Flash90)
Israeli reserve soldiers and activists protest against the Israeli government's planned judicial overhaul, in the city of Bnei Brak, March 16, 2023.(Flash90)

Protesters kick off a third “day of disruption” since the crisis began, with roads blocked by demonstrators.

“The elected government is doing a legislative blitz that aims to give absolute power to the executive. And absolute power to the executive with no checks and balances is simply a dictatorship. And this is what we’re fighting against,” said Shlomit Tassa, a protester in Tel Aviv, waving an Israeli flag.

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