Dozens of protesters carrying lit lanterns, megaphones and flags gathered on Wednesday morning outside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s official residence to press for his corruption case, which is about to begin. again next month.
Police said at least seven witnesses were arrested for disorderly conduct. The presentation was organized by the Minister of Crime, one of several groups that have emerged in recent months calling for Netanyahu to resign over the lawsuit and how his government handled it. an coronavirus.
Protestants outside Jerusalem official PM Netanyahu
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For months, protesters have held weekly demonstrations outside the prime minister’s office and at major crossroads and bridges across the country.
Netanyahu was charged last year on allegations of bribery, fraud and breach of trust in connection with three corruption cases. He has denied any crime and is accusing the media, law enforcement and legal officials of plotting a “budget hunt” against him.
Prosecutors against Netanayhu in Jerusalem
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Protesters on Wednesday morning read the indictment outside his residence. He was due to appear in court Wednesday, but the hearing was adjourned until Feb. 8 due to coronavirus locking which severely restricts public collections.
Netanyahu is once again fighting for re-election ahead of a nationwide vote in March – the fourth to be held in Israel in less than two years. Censuses show his party Likud wins most seats but cannot form a coalition government due to conflict with other right-wing leaders.