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The following is a chronological summary of the major events that have been taking place during the 2023 Israeli judicial reform protests.
Events leading to the protests
[edit]January
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On 4th January, after the establishment of the 37th government of Israel, Yariv Levin presented his plan for changes in the judicial system.[1] his reform was controversial, and was not accepted by opposition, they claimed this wasn't a reform but a "overhaul".[2] Barak Ravid called the reform "A plan to eliminate separation of powers". Tamar Zandberg called it "a coup".[3][4] Yair Lapid said that it's not a reform but "a threatening letter".
On 5th January, Eretz Nehederet, Israeli prime-time television satirical sketch comedy show, did an episode mocking the judicial reform and Benjamin Netanyahu.[5]
On 7th January, thousands protested in Tel Aviv against the reform.[6] The protesters gathered in Habima Square and split into two marches following arguments between the organizers.[7] around 20,000 protested in Tel Aviv and 200 protested in Haifa.[7]
On 11th January, Benny Gantz urged Israelis ‘from left to right’ to attend anti-government rallies Saturday.[8]
On 14th January, 77,000 protested in Tel Aviv and 3,000 protested in other places across Israel against the reform.[9]
On 15th January, Benjamin Netanyahu sayed he got the mandate from the people at the elections, and that he's insisting on passing the reforms, despite crticism.[10]
On 21st January, 120,000 protested in Tel Aviv and 10,000 protested in other places across Israel against the reform.[11][12] Thousands more rallied in towns across the country, including in Jerusalem, Haifa, Beersheba, Herzliya and Modi’in-Maccabim-Re'ut.[12] 400 veterans of the Sayeret Matkal participated in the demonstration.
On 24th January, protesters staged a warning strike protest across israel. Hundreds of businesses were closed.[13] NY-based investor in local startups said it supports action.[13]
On 28th January, 40,000 protested in Tel Aviv and 20,000 protested in other places across Israel against the reform.[14] Some protested in front of Yariv Levin house, others protest in Netanya, one of Netanyahu key cities.[15]
February
[edit]On 3th February, Emmanuel Macron, Preisdent of France, warned Netanyahu over judicial overhaul and settlements.[16]
On 4th February, tens of thousands[17] protested on 20 cities across Israel,[18] Including Beit Shemesh and Ashdod. protests also took place in Paris, France and London, United Kingdom.
- ^ "Netanyahu's Justice Minister Presents Plans for Radical Judicial Overhaul".
- ^ "Justice minister rolls out controversial plan to overhaul judiciary, shackle court". Times of Israel.
- ^ Barak Ravid on Twitter (X)
- ^ Tamar Zandberg on Twitter (X)
- ^ "Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2024-06-29.
- ^ "Thousands of Israelis protest new government's policies". AP News. 2023-01-07. Retrieved 2024-06-29.
- ^ a b "אלפים הפגינו נגד הממשלה בתל אביב: "לא ניתן לכם להפוך אותנו לדיקטטורה"". Haaretz.
- ^ "Gantz urges Israelis 'from left to right' to attend anti-government rallies Saturday". Times of Israel.
- ^ "כ-80 אלף הפגינו בת"א נגד הרפורמה המשפטית; המשטרה מנעה ירידה לנתיבי איילון". www.israelhayom.co.il. Retrieved 2024-06-29.
- ^ Tisdall, Simon (2023-01-15). "Netanyahu is Israel's own worst enemy. Why won't western allies confront him?". The Observer. ISSN 0029-7712. Retrieved 2024-06-29.
- ^ "Israelis stage giant protest against Netanyahu court reform". 2023-01-21. Retrieved 2024-06-29.
- ^ a b "'Night is descending on Israel': Over 100,000 rally in Tel Aviv; largest protest yet". Times of Israel.
- ^ a b "Hundreds of tech workers strike, block Tel Aviv road to protest judicial overhaul". Times of Israel.
- ^ "Anti-government protests to begin with minute's silence for Jerusalem terror attack". Times of Israel.
- ^ "ההפגנות נגד הממשלה הגיעו לנתניה - זה מה שצפוי לקרות בהמשך". mynetnetanya (in Hebrew). 2023-01-29. Retrieved 2024-06-29.
- ^ "Macron warns Netanyahu over judicial overhaul, settlements". Times of Israel.
- ^ "Anti-government protests continue in Israel decrying judicial reforms". euronews. 2023-02-04. Retrieved 2024-06-29.
- ^ France-Presse, Agence (2023-02-05). "Israel protests: thousands rally for fifth week against government's legal reforms". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-06-29.