Thousands of Israelis protested today as part of a “Day of Resistance” against the government’s move to weaken the judiciary. Rallys and disruptive actions took place across the country. According to media reports, the country’s central roads and several train stations have been temporarily blocked. In the center of the coastal city of Tel Aviv, a train station was closed by police for “security reasons”.
Rail services across the country are at a standstill.
Temporarily, rail services across the country came to a complete stop. However, it was unclear whether there was a connection to the demonstrations. According to the Israeli railway company, there was a computer malfunction.
The day of national protest started early in the morning. Protesters blocked the entrance to the stock exchange and military headquarters in Tel Aviv. Others called for a general strike to be called outside the headquarters of Israel’s largest union. Occasionally, there were violent clashes between police and protesters. According to the police, several dozen people were temporarily arrested.
A large demonstration was planned for the evening in central Tel Aviv. Meanwhile, Israeli President Jizhak Herzog was due to meet US President Joe Biden at the White House in Washington. Hundreds also demonstrated outside the US embassy in Tel Aviv in the afternoon. Organizers are calling on the US to use its influence and stop the Israeli government from its controversial plans.