Jerusalem, Sep 12 : Tens of thousands of Israelis shouting "Democracy!" and waving the flags took to the streets across the country ahead of a crucial hearing on Tuesday in the Supreme Court on whether to accept the government's bid to curb its powers.

After the rally, the demonstrators plan to march toward the home of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the city, according to a statement released by the organisers. 

On Tuesday morning, a panel comprising entire 15 judges of the Supreme Court, will convene for the first time in Israel's history to discuss eight appeals against a newly passed law that cancels some of their power.