Six protesters were arrested this morning (Monday) during roadblocks leading to the Knesset, as part of protests against the government’s promotion of the “Probability Reduction Law,” which is expected to pass in the Knesset in second and third readings in the coming hours. Earlier, the police arrested three protesters who blocked the entrance to the home of Finance Minister Nir Barkat, after tying themselves up in an attempt to prevent his exit. The police removed the blockade and the detainees were taken for questioning.
In parallel with attempts at compromise within the Knesset, the roads leading to the Knesset were blocked due to protests by opponents of the reform, who blocked the highway, settled down, and chained themselves to each other. The police tried to disperse them with water cannons, mounted police, and riot police. Members of the Knesset were escorted in through the back entrance.
The protests are part of a larger movement against the government’s proposed “Probability Reduction Law,” which aims to limit the power of the judiciary and reduce the chances of overturning legislation. Critics argue that the law undermines the independence of the judiciary and threatens the democratic principles of the country.
The protests have been ongoing for several weeks, with thousands of people taking to the streets to voice their opposition to the proposed law. Demonstrators argue that the law is a direct attack on the rule of law and an attempt by the government to consolidate its power and limit the ability of the judiciary to hold it accountable.
The arrests and roadblocks are the latest escalation in the ongoing protests. Activists have vowed to continue their demonstrations until the government withdraws the proposed law and engages in meaningful dialogue with the public.
The government, on the other hand, maintains that the law is necessary to ensure stability and prevent judicial activism. Supporters argue that the judiciary has overstepped its bounds in recent years and that the proposed law is a necessary check on its power.
As the protests continue and tensions rise, it remains to be seen how the government will respond and whether it will reconsider its position on the controversial law.Six protesters were arrested this morning (Monday) during roadblocks leading to the Knesset as part of protests against the government’s promotion of the “Probability Reduction” bill, which is expected to pass in the Knesset in the coming hours in its second and third readings. Earlier, the police arrested three protesters who blocked the entrance to the home of Finance Minister Nir Barkat, after they tied themselves in an attempt to prevent his exit. The police removed the blockade and the detainees were taken for questioning.
Meanwhile, outside the Knesset, roads leading to the parliament were blocked due to protests by opponents of the reform, who blocked the road, settled down, and chained themselves together. The police tried to disperse them with water cannons, mounted police, and riot police. Members of the Knesset were escorted into the parliament through the back entrance, accompanied by mobile police units.
Labor Party Knesset members joined the protesters, with MKs Naama Lazimi and Efrat Rayten also sitting on the road and joining the blockade. As a result, they were hit by a water cannon from the police in an attempt to disperse the protesters. MK Galit Kreib called on the police to allow the protest and the roadblocks. According to her, “it is a difficult day for both the protesters and the police, and there is a need to contain the event and not let the evil spirit of Minister Ben Gvir undermine the area.” Rayten left the protest to attend the Knesset plenum and said in her speech, “I am proud that my shirt is stained with the water cannon, I am very proud that I could be there and stop the water cannon for a moment – yes, I am proud that I was with them.”
Protesters also arrived to protest outside the home of opposition leader Yair Lapid, demanding that he cease negotiations with the coalition. The protesters called out, “Lapid, don’t do to us what Gantz did. You have no mandate to surrender.”
Meanwhile, right-wing activists began sending personal messages to coalition Knesset members and ministers who are “marked” as potential vote droppers. The messages sent to the Knesset members stated, “Hello, today is a critical day for saving the IDF and Israeli democracy. Too many irresponsible generals and a minority of shouters who refuse to share the cake with us and see us as second-class citizens. We remind you that we gave you our trust to represent our voice and our will in the Knesset. We went out yesterday in a massive support rally to tell you that you have a backbone. We will not accept compromises and we will not accept less than the full passage of the legislation today in the Knesset.”
The messages were read by right-wing activists to be delivered to Prime Minister Netanyahu’s office, along with documentation from last night’s left-wing protest in Tel Aviv, which called for the reform to be passed.
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What are the main concerns of the protesters regarding the government’s proposed “Probability Reduction” bill and how do they believe it threatens the democratic principles of the country?
Hem. The protests are part of a larger movement against the government’s proposed “Probability Reduction” bill, which aims to limit the power of the judiciary and reduce the chances of overturning legislation. Demonstrators argue that the bill undermines the independence of the judiciary and threatens the democratic principles of the country.
The protests, which have been ongoing for several weeks, have seen thousands of people taking to the streets to voice their opposition to the proposed law. Protesters argue that the bill is a direct attack on the rule of law and an attempt by the government to consolidate its power and limit the judiciary’s ability to hold it accountable.
The recent arrests and roadblocks mark an escalation in the protests. Activists have vowed to continue their demonstrations until the government withdraws the bill and engages in meaningful dialogue with the public.
The government, however, maintains that the bill is necessary to ensure stability and prevent judicial activism. Supporters argue that the judiciary has exceeded its authority in recent years and that the proposed law is a necessary check on its power.
As the protests continue and tensions rise, it remains to be seen how the government will respond and whether it will reconsider its position on the controversial bill.
תמיכה בכנסת ובמתנדנדים המתקשים להתיישב על דעתם. יש לתת לח”כים את האפשרות להביע את דעתם בצורה חופשית ובלתי תוחלתת.