Thousands waving Israeli and pink flags protest in Jerusalem against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
- The protesters criticise Netanyahu for what they say is his bungling of the coronavirus outbreak and its economic fallout
- Many oppose Netanyahu serving as prime minister while under indictment on corruption charges for fraud, breach of trust and accepting bribes
Thousands of Israelis protested in Jerusalem on Saturday in the latest weekly demonstration against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his handling of the coronavirus crisis and the corruption charges he faces.
Protesters waved Israeli and pink flags, which have become a symbol of the protest movement, as they marched through Jerusalem toward a square near Netanyahu’s official residence. Smaller demonstrations were taking place elsewhere across the country.
Protesters held signs that read, “Saving the country, fighting corruption” and “Revolution.”
The protesters criticise Netanyahu for what they say is his bungling of the coronavirus outbreak and its economic fallout. Many of the protesters also oppose Netanyahu serving as prime minister while under indictment on three corruption charges: fraud, breach of trust and accepting bribes.
Netanyahu denies wrongdoing in a series of scandals involving billionaire associates and media moguls.