Thousands of Israelis took to streets in various spots of Tel Aviv to protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as anger mounts over corruption allegations and his handling of the coronavirus crisis.
The protesters called on the prime minister to step down, according to the Israel Hayom website.
Carrying signs reading, "Your time is up," "Crime Minister," and "You failed! Go Home!" among others, demonstrators in Jerusalem waved Israeli flags and called on Netanyahu to resign over what they say is his failure to protect jobs and businesses affected by the pandemic.
Israeli media estimated some 15,000 people at the Jerusalem demonstration. An estimated 1,000 also protested at an intersection near Netanyahu’s beach house in the upscale coastal town of Caesaria, and smaller gatherings took place on bridges and at intersections across the country.
The protest movement has intensified in recent weeks, with critics accusing Netanyahu of being distracted by a corruption case against him. He denies wrongdoing.
There was a heavy police presence at the demonstrations but no reports of violence in the loud but orderly protests, AP reported.
The rallies against Netanyahu are the largest Israel has seen since 2011 protests over the country’s high cost of living.
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