Protests Continue in Tel Aviv as Demonstrators Call for Reform in Judicial System
Tel Aviv, Sunday – As the holiday weekend comes to an end, demonstrators in Tel Aviv and various centers across the country are gathering again for the 37th consecutive week to protest against the planned reform in the judicial system. The protests, aimed at securing freedom and equality in the country, look set to continue tonight.
The Police have released details of the traffic arrangements and expected blockades in the city. The procession is scheduled to begin at 16 Rothschild St., then move left onto Ben Zion St., right onto King George St., pass through Mesrik Square, Malki Israel, Ibn Gvirol towards the south, and conclude at Kaplan in Kiryat Hamlet. Motorists are advised to avoid these areas as road closures will be in effect starting from 18:30.
The affected streets include Rothschild St. from Herzl St. to Marmorak St. in both directions and Allenby Street from Moshevat Square to Montefiore Street in both directions. Additionally, Ibn Gvirol Street from Bloch Street to Marmorak Street in both directions, Shaul Hamelech St. from Weizman St. to Ibn Gvirol St., Leonardo da Vinci Street from Shaul Hamelech Street to Kaplan Street, and Dubnov Street from Shaul Hamelech Street to Kaplan Street will be closed to vehicle traffic.
Furthermore, streets intersecting with the procession route will also be blocked. From 20:00, Kaplan Street will be blocked from Leonardo Da Vinci Street to Menachem Begin Street in both directions. The Kaplan intersection through Menachem Begin will be blocked to the north and south, including the sinkholes. The Gesher HaShalom ramps will be blocked to the north and south, while the Yigal Alon intersection to HaShalom will be blocked to the west.
The protests have been ongoing for almost 9 months, with demonstrators demanding comprehensive reform in the judicial system to ensure fairness and equality. Public figures and activists have joined the cause, including renowned musician Shalom Hanoch, who spoke at a demonstration earlier today.
The persistence of these protests highlights the deep-rooted concern among citizens over the proposed reform in the judiciary system. As the weeks go by, the government will need to address these concerns and find a way to reach a consensus that satisfies the demands of the demonstrators.