The protests present an early challenge to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his new government, which is comprised by ultra-Orthodox and far-right nationalist parties.
Tens of thousands of protesters have taken to the streets in three Israeli cities to oppose plans by Benjamin Netanyahu's government to overhaul the country's legal system and weaken the Supreme Court.
The crowd at Tel Aviv's Habima Square swelled to at least 80,000 people, according to media reports citing the police, with many holding Israeli flags and signs saying"criminal government","the end of democracy" and other slogans. "They are trying to destroy the checks and balances of the Israeli democracy," said protester Asaf Steinberg."And we will fight until the very last minute to save the Israeli democracy."
A small number of people were reportedly involved in scuffles with police as they tried to block a Tel Aviv highway, but otherwise there was no major unrest.Israeli media quoted police as saying officers had been instructed to be"very sensitive" and allow the protests to proceed peacefully. But they also vowed a tough response to any vandalism or violent behaviour.
Prime Minister Netanyahu, who is on trial for corruption charges, has made overhauling the country's legal system a centrepiece of his agenda.
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