Supporters of Netanyahu's Plan Protest

Thousands of Israelis took to the streets today, Thursday, in support of the judicial reform plan advocated by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Some protesters chanted, "The nation demands judicial reform," following months of protests against the government. The police reported that their officers were dealing with a group that blocked the Ayalon Highway, which has seen almost weekly demonstrations from those who view Netanyahu's plan as a threat to judicial independence. Netanyahu had postponed decisions on the reforms amid domestic unrest and expressions of concern and rejection from Washington.