Israel judicial reform: Water cannon used outside parliament ahead of key vote

Police have used water cannon and arrested protesters outside Israel's parliament ahead of a key vote on reforms which have caused uproar.

The vote brings to a head months of turmoil with some of the biggest demonstrations in Israel's history.

About 150 major firms, including banks, are striking on Monday in protest.

The reforms aim to curb the powers of the courts, which the government says have grown too wide. Opponents say the reforms imperil Israel as a democracy. read more