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Mass Protests in Tel Aviv Demand Netanyahu's Resignation

1 Dec 2019 05:05

Islam Times - Thousands of protesters demonstrated in Hebron Square in central Tel Aviv on Saturday evening to demand the resignation of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, local media reported.


Yediot Aharonot said that at least 10,000 people called on Netanyahu to resign, shouting: "Quit, Netanyahu, Israel is more important!" And "strong democracy, strong Israel!".

Last week, 1,500 Israelis from the Democratic camp in Tel Aviv demonstrated against Netanyahu's resignation, two days after the Israeli government's legal advisor indicted the prime minister for corruption, bribery and dishonesty, and a similar demonstration took place in Petah Tikva.

Saturday's protests came days after a massive demonstration by supporters of Netanyahu in front of the Tel Aviv Museum to show their support for the prime minister, following the indictment of the Israeli government legal adviser, Avichai Mandelbent.

The protest, which was attended by about 5,000 people in response to a call by Netanyahu to his supporters, and protesters were raising slogans against the police and the Public Prosecution accusing them of "extortion" and "bullying."


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