VIDEO: Israeli Democracy Under Siege as Police Kneel on Protester's Neck

This morning, mass protests are taking place in Israel. Thousands of people have taken to the streets against judicial reforms.

Footage shows a police officer kneeling on a protester's neck.

According to media reports, the police have already arrested at least 16 protesters.

In Israel, law enforcement has begun using heavy-handed tactics, including water cannons, to disperse demonstrators opposing the judicial reforms.