Israelis stage 'day of resistance' against Netanyahu plan

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TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had to be airlifted Thursday to the country’s main international airport for an overseas trip after throngs of cars and protesters prevented him from driving there. Despite the demonstrations, Netanyahu and his allies have pledged to press ahead with a series of bills that would strip the Supreme Court of its ability to review legislation and give coalition politicians control over judicial appointments. Netanyahu’s schedule includes a meeting with Italy’s prime minister on Friday, but he does not return until Saturday night

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