The protest presented an early challenge to Netanyahu and his ultranationalist national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, who has ordered police to take tough action if protesters block roads or display Palestinian flags.In office for just over two weeks, his government has launched proposals to weaken the Supreme Court by giving parliament the power to overturn court decisions with a simple majority vote.It also wants to give parliament control over the appointment of judges and reduce the independence of legal advisers.The legal changes could help Netanyahu, who is on trial for corruption, evade conviction, or even make his trial disappear entirely.Israeli media quoted police as saying officers had been instructed to be “very sensitive” and allow the protest to proceed peacefully."