Thousands of Israelis join protest in Jerusalem against Benjamin Netanyahu’s government
Demonstrators demanding early elections and return of hostages clash with police
A protester is detained during a demonstration against Benjamin Netanyahu’s Israeli government near the Knesset in Jerusalem. Photo: Reuters
Thousands demonstrated against the Israeli government in Jerusalem on Monday night, demanding early elections and a hostage deal in the first of several protests scheduled for this week, amid rising political turmoil in the country.
Police said the protesters turned violent in the final hour and that the demonstration degenerated into a riot early yesterday, with people attacking police officers and setting fires.
