Tens of Thousands Protest Outside Knesset in Jerusalem

1 年前

Ten of thousands of protesters rallied outside the Knesset in Jerusalem on Monday, March 27, local media reported, after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sacked Israel’s defense minister amid continued turmoil over judicial reform plans.

Video filmed by Natalie Marcus shows protesters waving Israeli flags near the Knesset.

On Monday, a general strike was announced. There were no departures from Ben Gurion Airport, banks and stores were closed, and health care services were expected to be impacted, media reported.

Haaretz reported on Monday afternoon that Netanyahu was set to freeze the judicial overhaul following weeks of protests. Credit: Natalie Marcus via Storyful