Israelis stage mass protest in Paris over judicial overhaul proposal

Thousands of Israelis living in France took to the streets of Paris on Sunday to protest against the Israeli government's proposed judicial overhaul, which they say will undermine the country's democratic institutions.

The protest was organized by the Israeli French Union, a non-profit organization representing the interests of Israelis living in France. The protesters waved Israeli flags and chanted slogans such as "Save Israeli democracy" and "No to dictatorship."

The proposed judicial overhaul, which has been approved by the Israeli parliament in its first reading, would give the government control over the appointment of judges and limit the ability of the Supreme Court to strike down laws passed by parliament.

Critics of the plan say it would politicize the judiciary and undermine the rule of law in Israel.

The protest in Paris was one of several held around the world in recent weeks by Israelis living abroad who are opposed to the judicial overhaul.

In Israel, there have been weekly protests against the plan, with tens of thousands of people taking to the streets in Tel Aviv and other cities.

The Israeli government has defended the judicial overhaul, saying it is necessary to restore the balance between the different branches of government.

However, critics say the plan is a power grab by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is facing corruption charges.

The protest in Paris was attended by a diverse group of Israelis, including young and old, secular and religious, and people from all walks of life.

The protesters said they were deeply concerned about the future of Israeli democracy and urged the government to reconsider the judicial overhaul.