demonstrators during an anti-government demonstration in front of
the Prime Minister’s residence in Jerusalem on August 22,
2020.Menahem Kahana / AFP
Israeli police said on Sunday they had arrested 30
demonstrators after thousands rallied in Jerusalem demanding the
resignation of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, chanting “Prime
Minister” and “You’re fired”.
The demonstrators, some playing musical instruments, gathered in
front of the premier’s official residence on Saturday night.
Local media estimated the crowd at around 10,000.
A police statement released early Sunday morning said there were
outbreaks of violence during the rally and that officers were
hurt.
“During the protests three policemen were injured by
protesters,” police said.
Three of those arrested would appear in court on Sunday, the
statement added.
mask of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) and alternate Prime
Minister Benny Gantz (R), attend an anti-government demonstration
in front of the Prime Minister’s residence in Jerusalem on August
22, 2020.menahem kahana / AFP
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Protests demanding that Netanyahu resign over several corruption
indictments and his handling of the coronavirus crisis have been
mounting in recent weeks, and the premier has been scathing in his
counter-attack.
Earlier this month, Netanyahu accused Channel 12 and another
private TV station, Channel 13, of “delivering propaganda for the
anarchist left-wing demonstrations” through extensive coverage of
the rallies.
Israel won praise for its initial response to the novel
coronavirus pandemic, but the government has come under criticism
amid a resurgence in cases after restrictions were lifted starting
in late April.
Netanyahu has acknowledged that the economy was re-opened too
quickly.
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