Thousands are protesting and demanding Netanyahu’s resignation in Israel

Jerusalem – Thousands of Israelis again protested against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday, demanding that the long-in-power official resign over allegations of corruption against him and his alleged mishandling of the coronavirus crisis.

With signs saying “Get out” and “We are all equal before the law,” protesters filled a square in Jerusalem near the official residence of Netanhayu, an area where they have demanded the ruler’s resignation for months.

Netanyahu has been charged with fraud, breach of trust and bribes in three cases involving billionaire accomplices and press tycoons. The prime minister denies any wrongdoing.

However, protesters say Netanyahu cannot properly run the country, while a formal charge of corruption weighs on him. In Netanyahu’s trial, discovery hearings will begin in the coming weeks.

Israel He is preparing to hold his fourth national election in two years in March, in what may be another referendum for Netanyahu, who will face the challenge of defectors from his Likud party.

The protesters added that Netanyahu and his government have not responded to the coronavirus. The country’s economy has been hit by coronavirus-related restrictions in the past year, and the nation is partially locked again due to rising infection rates.

Netanyahu and his allies have taken advantage of the extensive vaccination campaign in Israel, where more than a tenth of the population has already been immunized, in an attempt to undermine the protesters and their cause. They claim Netanyahu is working to end the coronavirus pandemic in Israel while limiting mobilizations.