Israeli premier's family moved to security agency headquarters amid protests: Reports

Israeli premier's family moved to security agency headquarters amid protests: Reports

Benjamin Netanyahu’s house stormed by protesters after he sacked defense minister for criticizing judicial reforms

By Gozde Bayar and Faruk Zorlu

ANKARA (AA) – The family of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was moved to the headquarters of the Shin Bet security agency in Jerusalem as protesters broke through checkpoints around his house, local media reported Sunday.

Security Unit 730 transported Netanyahu's family to safety as his Jerusalem home was stormed by protesters after he sacked Defense Minister Yaov Gallant for criticizing the government’s controversial reforms of the judicial system.

Thousands rushed to the main Ayalon Highway in Tel Aviv and blocked it in both directions, the Times of Israel reported.

Israeli police used water cannons to push back protesters who broke through the barricades near Netanyahu's house.

Meanwhile, all universities across Israel announced a strike starting Monday over the controversial judicial reform plan.

Protest leaders have called for an emergency protest in Tel Aviv tonight after the sacking of Israel's defense minister.

News website Walla also reported protests in Haifa, northern Israel and in the southern city of Beersheba.

Israel has seen mass protests over the past 12 weeks against plans by the government for judicial reforms, which is seen by the opposition as a power grab in favor of the executive authority.

However, Netanyahu, who is on trial for corruption, claims that his plan would enhance democracy and restore the balance between the legislative, executive and judicial powers.

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