Israelis protest in favour of the controversial reforms to the Supreme Court. (AAP/Abir Sultan/EPA)

Israelis protest in favour of controversial reforms

Several thousand protesters have rallied in support of the Israeli government’s judicial overhaul, in a stark contrast to nearly nine months of protests by those opposed to the reforms.

Both sides express fear of a breakdown in democracy, but in response to entirely opposite outcomes.

This comes as Israel confronts a potential constitutional crisis, ahead of a hearing on the legality of the first major bill next week.

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