Israel's parliament has signed off a key part of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's controversial plan to reshape the justice system.
However, there have also been rallies in support of the prime minister's plans, such as in central Tel Aviv.His resolve to see the changes through has drawn concern from the US, a staunch supporter of Israel, with President Joe Biden cautioning against pushing through laws that are causing so much division.
As well as curbing judges' power, the plan would also change the way they are selected - with opponents fearing it could mean corruption and improper appointments.Thousands of reservists say they won't serve because of the plans, forcing military chief Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi to address the controversy on Sunday.18 July: Protesters in Israel clash with police
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