Israeli protesters demand Netanyahu resign amid corruption charges

A large crowd gathered in Tel Aviv late Saturday, waving Israeli flags and demanding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s resignation.

The 70-year-old last week became the first sitting head of government in Israel’s history to be indicted with fraud, bribery and breach of trust.

Protesters at the rally, organized by the Movement for Quality Government in Israel, held banners describing Netanyahu as a “corrupt” leader and calling for a “strong Israel, strong democracy.”

Netanyahu has denied wrongdoing and dismissed the charges against him as part of “an attempted coup.” He is not required to step down unless he is convicted, but the charges against him have thrown Israeli politics into turmoil and opened up divisions in the country.

Via DW

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