VIDEO: Unrest in Israel as President Issues New Order Under Pressure

Unrest erupted in Israel last night, with protesters breaking through police lines near Netanyahu's residence. Security forces employed water cannons to disperse the crowds. Some demonstrators damaged vehicles belonging to law enforcement agencies.

The renewed protests began after the prime minister dismissed the defense minister, who opposed judicial reforms. Reports indicate that the Israeli consul general in New York announced his resignation due to the actions of Netanyahu's government.

Meanwhile, Israeli universities are starting strikes today. It is reported that approximately 600,000 to 700,000 people have taken to the streets across Israel to protest against the authorities.

Yedioth Ahronoth reported that hundreds of protesters gathered at the complex of government buildings in eastern Tel Aviv, where the defense ministry's headquarters is located. Concurrently, The Jerusalem Post noted that thousands of demonstrators breached police lines near Netanyahu’s residence in Jerusalem. Security forces utilized water cannons.

Protesters have begun building barricades and setting fires on the streets of Israeli cities. Amid the protests, the President of Israel has called on the government to immediately halt the process of adopting judicial reforms, according to Reuters.