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Outraged Israelis Block Tel Aviv's Highways In Protest Against Judicial System Overhaul

Thousands of angry protesters have taken to the streets of Tel Aviv, blocking major highways and intersections in response to the removal of the city's beloved police chief. The spontaneous outburst of frustration stems from opposition to the government's plans to overhaul the judicial system, and tensions rise as clashes occur between demonstrators and Israeli police.

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Thousands of angry protesters have taken to the streets of Tel Aviv, blocking major highways and intersections in response to the removal of the city's beloved police chief. The spontaneous outburst of frustration stems from opposition to the government's plans to overhaul the judicial system, and tensions rise as clashes occur between demonstrators and Israeli police.