Pensioners join protests sweeping Israel

Hundreds protested in Tel Aviv on Monday demanding cheaper medicine and lower taxes.
Demonstrations began last month over high housing prices but quickly expanded to encompass a wide variety of economic gripes, including the costs of food and education.
More than a quarter of a million people in this country of 7.7 million marched in the biggest social protest in Israel’s history on Saturday.
Netanyahu has offered some reforms but protesters say they are insufficient. He has appointed a special committee to address protesters’ demands.
Israel’s Parliament will interrupt its summer recess to hold a meeting about the crisis next week.