Israeli army veterans protest judicial overhaul(10 images)

Thousands of Israeli military veterans, reservists and supporters marched to the Supreme Court in Jerusalem on Friday to protest a proposed overhaul of Israel's judicial system. The protest, named "Brothers in Arms: The March to Save Democracy," was attended by about 8,000 people.

Israeli army veterans carry the national flag outside the Supreme Court at the conclusion of a three day, 31-mile march to protest the government's proposed judicial reform in Jerusalem on February 10, 2023. Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI

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The protest was dubbed "Brothers in Arms: The March to Save Democracy." Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI

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The protest was organized by the Sayeret Matkal unit, the most elite commando unit in the Israel Defense Forces, in which Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu served. Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI

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The planned reforms would weaken the judiciary's power to legally act against the Knesset, allowing a simple majority vote in the Israeli parliament to override judicial decisions on legislation. Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI

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