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4 demonstrators arrested at the end of a protest against Netanyahu in Jerusalem; Hundreds were evacuated by police
At the end of the demonstration against the government corruption in front of the prime minister's residence in the capital, the police evacuated demonstrators who were still present despite their warnings, and arrested several of them. The Haaretz photographer was detained by the forces, but was released shortly afterwards
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Sunday, 09 August 2020, 01:43At the end of the demonstration tonight (Sunday) against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the government corruption in Jerusalem, thousands of demonstrators were evacuated from the area of Balfour Street and Paris Square. In addition, police arrested four protesters and detained Haaretz photographer Ohad Zugenberg. But released him a few minutes later.
In a demonstration that began last night in front of Netanyahu's residence, ten thousand people arrived in the capital. The protesters shouted "Bibi to jail" and put up signs that read "Your time has passed" and "Corrupt people are fed up." Earlier, a demonstration took place in front of Netanyahu's home in Caesarea, as well as at bridges and intersections throughout the country.
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During the demonstration in Jerusalem, police forces deployed in the area of Paris Square and blocked traffic from Ben Maimon and Gaza streets to Paris Square, Paris Square Junction, Keren Hayesod, King George and Agron. "Police in riot gear stormed a rally on Friday, removing hundreds of protesters by truck. Police in riot gear stormed a rally on Friday, removing hundreds of protesters by truck.
During the demonstration in Caesarea, a thousand demonstrators carried signs that read "Corruption kills," "Get out," "Corrupt people are fed up," and "Israel is waking up." At the end of the demonstration, the demonstrators sang "Hatikva" and dispersed to their homes. "We will be here week after week until Netanyahu resigns," they promised from the stage towards the end.
In the protest of the black flags in Eilat earlier on Saturday, it was reported that demonstrators were attacked using tear gas in a square facing the sea. "According to reports, police officers were also injured in the incident. This incident is a direct result of the incitement of defendant Netanyahu, he is responsible," they said. Police have opened an investigation into the incident.
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Tens of thousands demonstrate against Netanyahu in Balfour: "The prime minister sees us as enemies"
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Detention of Haaretz photographer Ohad Zugenberg in protest in Jerusalem, tonight (Photo: Reuven Castro) 4 demonstrators arrested. Evacuation of a demonstration against the Prime Minister in Jerusalem, tonight (Photo: Reuven Castro) Evacuation of a demonstrator in Paris Square in Jerusalem, tonight (Photo: Reuven Castro)Opposition leader and chairman Yesh Atid, Yair Lapid, expressed his support for the protests. "The protest is intensifying because it is just and comes from the belly and the heart. Families with children on the bridges say this is our country. No one will take it from us. No one will ignore our voice, "he said.
" In Balfour a prime minister is cut off with three indictments. It has failed miserably in its most basic role: maintaining the health and economic security of the citizens of Israel. The detached government must go home! ", He added. MKs and activists of Yesh Atid-Telam joined demonstrations at about 50 bridges and intersections across the country. In the future, some activists and Knesset members are expected to continue the demonstration at the prime minister's residence.
Simultaneously with the demonstration against Netanyahu, about 50 demonstrators arrived this evening at the home of Supreme Court President Esther Hayut in the Tzahala neighborhood of Tel Aviv. During the protest against "judicial activism", the demonstrators called "the people are the sovereign" and "Esther Hayut to resign". The demonstrators started the procession and at this point the police allow it. The protesters at the place shout "there will be no equality, you will not go to sleep".
Earlier in the day, the Kreim Minister movement, whose activists lead the demonstrations, filed a complaint with the police against Yona Abrushmi, the killer of "Peace Now" activist Emil Grinzwig, for serious incitement to murder. Police in riot gear stormed a rally on Friday, removing hundreds of protesters by truck. Police in riot gear stormed a rally on Friday, removing hundreds of protesters by truck.