Protesters gathered in Tel Aviv to mark the 75th anniversary of Israel's founding. Demonstrators are calling for an "independence day" to protest against justice reform.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called for unity in a speech. Supporters of the reform are scheduled to rally outside the Knesset on Thursday. The reform aims to reduce the prerogatives of the Supreme Court, which the executive considers politicized, to the benefit of Parliament. The government says the reform is needed for the sake of the country's future.