Israelis protest judicial reform at Supreme Court in Jerusalem (10 images)

By Wade Sheridan

UPI

Protesters gather in front of the Supreme Court in Jerusalem over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's overhaul of the country's judicial system on September 11, 2023. The court is set to hear a landmark case on the "reasonableness" law, which prevents courts from weighing in on the reasonableness of government decisions.

Opponents of changes to the judiciary system in Israel gather in front of the Supreme Court in Jerusalem on September 11, 2023, a day before the court is set to hear a landmark case on the law limiting the "reasonableness" standard. 

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The Israeli Knesset passed the so-called "reasonableness" law in July. Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI
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The bill was the first of the government's judicial reform plan to pass. Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI
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Protesters use smoke and flares to draw attention to their message. Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI
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A protest near Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's residence on Aza Street was planned for later. Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI
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Student protest movements gathered earlier in the day and marched from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem's campus toward the Supreme Court. Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI
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Drummers perform and march in front of the Supreme Court. Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI
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A protester holds up a sign that reads, "Stop dictatorship." Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI
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A protester holds up a sign that reads, "Supreme court justices, you are the voice of ethics and reason. We the people of Israel stand by you!" Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI
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The scene outside the Supreme Court. Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI
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