Netanyahu supporters fill streets in Jerusalem, across Israel to support PM's judicial reform plan
Several protesters held Gadsden flags, and one person said, "I'm inspired by the American Revolution."
JERUSALEM – Supporters of Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to reform the country's judicial system flocked to the streets of the capital city – part of a national day of support for the conservative leader's effort.
News reports say at least 200,000 people filled the streets of the ancient city of Jerusalem, waving flags and singing religious Jewish songs.
The nationwide turnout – known as the "Million March" – featured citizens from all over Israel, mostly religious, to counter the protests in opposition to the plan that have rocked the country over the past several months.
Netanyahu in late March delayed a vote on the reform due to security concerns surrounding the protests ahead of Passover, Ramadan and Easter.
The Israeli parliament, or Knesset, is set to reconsider the issue after reconvening from its holiday break.
Adam Russo, a Jerusalem resident who came to the march carrying a Gadsten flag with the message, "Don't Tread on Me," told Just the News, "I'm here because they stole our democracy. … I think that we have a right to decide what kind of path our country should take."
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