Thousands in Israel protest Netanyahu's judicial overhaul as vote looms

Thousands took to the streets across Tel Aviv and Jerusalem to protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plans to strip power from the Israeli Supreme Court. Hours before a key debate on the controversial move, Netanyahu was fitted with a pacemaker after he was rushed to hospital. NBC News' Raf Sanchez reports.

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[dougmarkham]

Remember, in America we had a Senate that wouldn't allow a SC candidate to be voted on because it was a YEAR before the elections with Obama in final term. Then, we had the same Senate tell us that Donald Trump---a couple of months at most from his failed re-election attempt--that he could name his next justice. What is happening in Israel is autocratic. We are just doing it a different way here.The world needs to fight against fascism. The good versus the evil.

[bundyrivera]

Americans need to learn how to stand together like this against our corrupt politicians

[dans]

How are they not embarrassed, this is truly disgusting. Free Palestine. 🇵🇸

[thepearlswirl]

It seems 2023 has been such an exhausting year for every country on this planet😮‍💨

[christinemann]

People of Israel continue to fight against those ultra religious crazies!

[mimsicle]

When you know someone is a crook but you ignore all the warning signs………..

[adamarket]

Those of us interested in democracy and representation over autocracy are watching in support. I imagine a few of my old tech Israeli friends might be marching. Good luck!

[dawheel]

They will attempt this in the US next.

[cczhstz]

THE ONLY WAY YOU STOP THE TYRANT IS NOT TO SHOW UP FOR HIM THESE TYRANUIS ONLY AS STRONG AS YOU MAKE THEM

[kevinlatham]

Israelis dont want a judicial system based on the american model? the US has the best judicial system money can buy.

[nostradamuscaesarde]

Israel - o - Israel, God hears you, Ismael - o - Ismael

[someonegetsteve]

A template for Trump in 2024: Courts keep stopping you?... end the Courts.

[sybilchoate]

Prayers for the Israelites fighting to hold onto their country. Another attempt to overtake Israel. God will intervene.

[elliottswanson]

Netanyahu seems like he should be sporting a little black moustache above his upper lip...

[iumienhistorychannel-]

He should be retired from politics. Israel is modern political and should not let him hold power for so long.

[jimdanielson]

People don't riot over judges This is some kind of gas lighting.

[AlbertPacaj-lz]

Študujte princíp demokracie a ústavu ktorá je každý deň porušovana 😮

[Surrealistescape]

These same protesters who support apartheid for Palestinians wont be able to stop Bibi. Time to let go of the state and collaborate with neighbors.

[NativeAmerican]

MSNBC what's new on the Jerry Springer show??

[ikiga]

Surprised that no Palestinian threw granades amongst the crowded. It would have been the most productive operation in a long while.