1689112326 Thousands protest in Israel against new law

Thousands protest in Israel against new law

Thousands of people are protesting the government of Israel. The government is planning judicial reform. A new law intends to limit the actions of the Federal Supreme Court. The government does not want the Supreme Court to interfere too much in political decisions.

In the photo you can see people holding Israeli flags.  They are in front of the Parliament in Jerusalem.

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Protesters now fear it will lead to more corruption and less democracy. Thousands of protesters waved Israeli flags and blocked roads. There will be protests in Israel all day long.

Explanation: corruption

Corruption is someone using their position to gain an advantage for themselves or someone else. Getting paid for it or receiving another favor is called a bribe. This is forbidden.

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