Protest against Netanyahu: Streets near the prime minister's residence were blocked to allow demonstrations to take place • Demonstrators called for Netanyahu's resignation • Police respond to calls for confrontation with police: "We will not allow any disturbance of public order"
Demonstrators in Jerusalem, tonight
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About 3,000 people came tonight (Saturday) to Paris Square in Jerusalem to demonstrate against government corruption. Prior to the start of the demonstrations, the police prepared for them near the Prime Minister's residence - and deployed forces in the area of the square, on Gaza Street, on Ben Maimon Street and other nearby streets. About a thousand more protesters are marching from the city's String Bridge towards Paris Square, a march allowed by police.
In response to the various calls on social media to come to the demonstrations to confront the forces on the spot to the point of physically harming the police, the police asked to clarify that it is working to allow the demonstrations - "but will not allow any disturbance of public order. Such an experience. " The demonstrators were also asked to refrain from violence and confrontations with the police forces at the scene.
In accordance with the High Court's decision, the use of drums, percussion, horns and other percussion instruments will be allowed until 21:30, with the exception of the use of public address and amplification means, the use of which is longer until 23:00.
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• Last week: 30 detainees; Three policemen were injured
Meanwhile, about 300 demonstrators arrived at Rally Square in Caesarea, which is located near Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's house. Police in riot gear stormed a rally on Friday, removing hundreds of protesters by truck. The demonstrators called on the prime minister to resign, carrying signs that read sentences such as "The king is naked," "Corruption destroys democracy," "Liar" and more.
Former Chief of Staff Dan Halutz was one of the participants in the demonstration in Caesarea, saying that the prime minister "creates a criminal subculture. The culture of bribery, the culture of lies, honor, money and power have become his and his government's logos. "
According to the "Black Flags" organization, a serious incident occurred at the boat interchange in Herzliya, when the driver of a vehicle passing by the intersection held a gun in his hand and displayed it in the car window in front of the demonstrators.
Last week, thousands of people demonstrated near the prime minister's residence and in Rabin Square. During the protest, clashes broke out between protesters and police. About 30 protesters were arrested and three policemen were injured.