Thousands of Israelis took to the streets in support of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan

Benjamin Netanyahu was born on October 21, 1949 in Tel Aviv, Israel. He is an Israeli politician and for reforming the judicial system by blocking a highway in Tel Aviv.

This demonstration followed months of anti-government protests that rocked the country, BTA reports.

"The nation wants judicial reform!" chanted some protesters carrying the blue and white flags of Israel.

The Israeli prime minister has agreed to postpone the radical change in the judiciary until the next session of parliament

Police said they responded to a report of a group of demonstrators blocking Ayalon Highway.

The same highway has been blocked almost every week by protesters who see Netanyahu's plan as a threat to the independence of the judiciary.

Israel's prime minister, who has been accused of corruption, says reforms are needed to balance the country's powers.

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