Wed Nov 06 01:33:52 UTC 2024: ## Protests Erupt in Israel After Defence Minister’s Firing
**Tel Aviv, Israel** – Thousands of Israelis took to the streets on Saturday, protesting the firing of Defence Minister Yoav Gallant by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Demonstrations erupted across the country, with protesters in Tel Aviv blocking streets and setting fires, while others in Jerusalem breached security barriers outside Netanyahu’s residence.
The protests were sparked by Gallant’s dismissal, which came after he publicly criticized Netanyahu’s controversial judicial overhaul plans. Gallant’s removal has been widely seen as an attempt by Netanyahu to silence dissent within his own government and consolidate power.
Protesters voiced their anger at the firing, which they perceive as a threat to democratic institutions in Israel. The protests highlight the deep division in Israeli society over Netanyahu’s judicial reform plans, which have triggered widespread unrest and sparked concerns about the future of Israeli democracy.
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