Massive Protest Arise After Dismissal Of Defence Minister Yoav Gallant

There has been a surge of protests following the abrupt dismissal of Defence Minister Yoav Gallant by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Gallant had spoken out against Netanyahu’s plan to modify the judiciary’s powers, which has already caused widespread concern and protests.

Protesters in Tel Aviv blocked a major highway and lit bonfires, while police clashed with demonstrators outside Netanyahu’s private home in Jerusalem.

The crisis has drawn concern from the United States and other close allies. Netanyahu had been expected to halt the legislation, but has reportedly postponed his public statement on the matter following pressure from a coalition ally.

The head of Israel’s largest trade union group has announced plans to launch a general strike, which could paralyse large parts of the country’s economy.