Israeli protesters scuffle with police outside justice minister’s home

Israeli demonstrators flooded the streets outside the residence of the hawkish justice minister on Monday, scuffling with the police.

Regime troops moved to control the crowds outside Yariv Levin’s home in Modiin.

The major grievance of the anti-regime demonstrators has been the highly controversial judicial overhaul scheme presented by the cabinet of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

The roughly 200 demonstrators blew horns, chanted through megaphones against the regime and brandished signs.

Six people were arrested on charges of disrupting public order and blocking roads.

After a few hours, Levin left his besieged home in a sleek black car surrounded by security guards who tried to clear a path for him through the swarm of protesters.

Israel is facing its worst domestic political crisis in years.

The protests have seen the 36th straight week.

MG