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Protests continue in 'Tel Aviv' for 21rst week after budget approval

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Agencies
  • 27 May 2023 23:36
2 Min Read

As much as "tens of thousands" have been taking part in the demonstrations, according to Israeli reports.

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    Israelis protest plans by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government to overhaul the judicial system, in "Tel Aviv", occupied Palestine, Saturday, May 27, 2023 (AP Photo/ Ohad Zwigenberg)

Just days after the Israeli parliament voted on the state budget, Israelis rallied across the streets of "Tel Aviv" on Saturday in protest against the government judicial overhaul - marking the 21st straight week since the protests erupted in the settler-colonial entity. 

Other Israeli gatherings took place in occupied Haifa and Beer Al Sabe, along with several other cities across the occupied territories to protest against the judicial overhaul. 

As much as "tens of thousands" have been taking part in the demonstrations, Israeli sources report. 

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