Tens of thousands are protesting outside Netanyahu’s house ahead of Israel’s election

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Tens of thousands of Israelis protested outside the prime minister Benjamin NetanyahuBenjamin (Bibi) Netanyahu MORE‘s house Saturday, just three days before the country’s election.

In footage captured during the rally, protesters called for an end to Netanyahu’s 12-year rule as the country enters its fourth election in two years. The protest was the largest protest against Netanyahu this year, according to a Reuters report, with local media estimating that there are more than 20,000 people.

Netanyahu’s Likud party is expected to win the most parliamentary seats in the March 23 elections, although it is unclear whether it will be able to gain a majority on its own or form a majority with another party.

The demonstrations continue as Netanyahu remains embroiled in an alleged corruption scandal over allegations of bribery, fraud and breach of trust. The prime minister maintains his innocence.

Israel’s fourth unexpected two-year election took place in December, when parliament missed a deadline to approve a budget. The outage occurred due to a dispute between Netanyahu and Defense Secretary Benny Gantz over the national budget, which is crucial to the power-sharing agreement struck between them after the third election. The elections would have put Gantz in the role of prime minister in November 2021.

Netanyahu has been helped in previous elections by his close relationship with the former President TrumpDonald TrumpIllinois House Passes Resolution Condemning State Representative. for ‘standing with insurgents’ Florida Democrats are calling for renewed elections after former senator allegedly messed with race Biden and Harris discussed voting rights with Stacey Abrams in Atlanta MOREThe White House moved the US Embassy to Jerusalem, recognized Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights, and helped make peace agreements with four Arab countries, helping the Prime Minister argue that his connection to Washington was key to Israel’s prosperity.

While the relationship with the US is likely to change under President BidenJoe Biden Russia, China Tensions Rise With White House New Challenges Emerge For Biden After Strong Start Feinstein Opens Door To Support Filibuster Reform MORE, which has taken a tougher stance on Israeli actions in the West Bank, Netanyahu has continued to express his optimism that Jerusalem’s new ties with Arab states and its rapid coronavirus vaccination program will keep him in his post.

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