Rallies much larger than in recent weeks; opposition leaders warn of national strike if gov't defies High Court; ex-hostage says she felt abandoned when fighting resumed last time

Israelis have been demonstrating against the action, which many see as part of an effort to reduce checks on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing government.

Israel's Supreme Court issued an injunction on Friday temporarily freezing the dismissal of the head of the domestic intelligence service as protestors returned to the streets for a fourth day.