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Live Blog Update| Israeli judicial crisis

Police boost forces ahead of far-right rally in support of reforms

Israel's police will boost its forces in anticipation of far-right groups protesting in support of the judicial overhaul. 

The far-right La Familia group, which has a history of violence, announced that it will join protests on Monday evening outside the Knesset building in Jerusalem. 

Police announced that it would increase presence in the area, with protesters against the reforms expected to gather there too. 

Several coalition parliamentarians and pro-government voices shared posters urging to take to the streets in Jerusalem. 

Simcha Rothman, chair of the Knesset’s Constitution, Law and Justice Committee, called on followers to gather outside parliament and "not to give up on the people's choice". Yair Netanyahu, the prime minister's son, also urged people to join demonstrations.