Thousands of workers took to the streets in Israel as trade unions called a general strike on Monday to protest the government's controversial judicial reform plan.
Critics say the new law threatens the foundations of Israeli democracy, as the government would have control over judicial appointment, while the parliament would get the privilege to sidestep Supreme Court decisions.
Netanyahu's decision to dismiss Defense Minister Yoav Gallant over his opposition to the planned legislation added fuel to the fire.
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June 12, 2026 17:14 ET Major central bank action was the focus this week in economic news. The European Central Bank became the first major central bank to move in response to the rising inflationary pressures in the backdrop of the conflict in the Middle East. In North America, the U.S. inflation and trade data as well as Canada’s central bank decision gained attention. The Chinese trade data was the main news in Asia.