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Published: 15 January 2023
Israel
15-Jan.-3023
Edited by|Alexander Yanixiyna
Despite the heavy rain and cold weather, about 80000 demonstrators get out in a rally against the newest elected government led by prime ministers Benjamin Netanyahu. And
its plans for sweeping changes to Israel’s justice system. police said that
On Saturday night thousands of protesters gathered at Tel Aviv’s Habima Square against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s new government.
The large demonstration denounced the coalition’s plans to shackle the judicial system. A few carried Palestinian flags. “Fighting for democracy,” declared a large banner at the rear of the elevated stage.
Despite police warnings of possible violence and National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir’s call for police to crack down on any unrest, the demonstrations ended largely peacefully, with only a few sporadic clashes between protesters and cops.
Roads near Habima Square were shuttered throughout the rally, as police deployed in force in the city center to maintain order.
source The times of Israel