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.
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by Joji Xavier
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