The dramatic decision by the Israeli prime minister to sack Yoav Gallant triggered massive demonstrations in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. Israel has been gripped by such protests for 13 weeks due to judicial reforms that the government is determined to see through despite growing opposition.
The proposals would see ministers hold more control over the appointments of judges, including in the Supreme Court, while diminishing that body's ability to veto legislation or rule against the government.
"As the president recently discussed with Prime Minister Netanyahu, democratic values have always been, and must remain, a hallmark of the US-Israel relationship. One of those demonstrating on Sunday told Sky's Alistair Bunkall that the proposed overhaul of the judiciary was"damaging the country […] and the unity of the country".A water cannon is used against protesters in Jerusalem
Israel's police chief said officers would not allow public disturbances and damage to symbols of government.Hours after the announcement that Mr Gallant had been fired, Israel's consul general in New York, Asaf Zamir, quit.Opposition leader Yair Lapid tweeted that Mr Netanyahu had become"a threat to the security of the state of Israel".
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