Tens of Thousands join renewed protests against Netanyahu government in Israel

AMMAN — On Saturday evening, tens of thousands of people demonstrated for the sixth consecutive week against the Netanyahu government and its plan to weaken the judiciary, media outlets reported. The largest demonstration took place on "Kaplan" Street in Tel Aviv, where protesters were scheduled to close "Ayalon" Street to traffic after the demonstration. اضافة اعلان

The demonstration was allowed to take place after the police announced that it would be permitted.

Protests also took place in other cities in Israel, including Jerusalem, where hundreds of people demonstrated in front of the house of the Israeli President, Isaac Herzog, and Haifa, where thousands of people demonstrated. 

For the 6th week in a row, mass protests against Netanyahu's plan to weaken the judicial system. According to assessments, more than 100K people are demonstrating tonight across Israel - in Tel Aviv (here in the drone footage👇), Jerusalem, Haifa & a dozen other major cities pic.twitter.com/vFrWhd4jQz

— Barak Ravid (@BarakRavid) February 11, 2023

Demonstrations against the Netanyahu government were also held in several other towns, including Ra'anana, Ramat Hasharon, Petah Tikva, Hadera, and Kfar Saba.

Some protesters also demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Netanyahu due to prosecution in corruption cases.

ככפר סבאי התמונות האלה די מדהימות https://t.co/brMNWyrfGG

— Barak Ravid (@BarakRavid) February 11, 2023

This demand was further strengthened by an unprecedented statement made by 18 retired Supreme Court justices and presidents who expressed their strong opposition to the government's plan to overhaul Israel's judiciary.


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