Thousands rallied across Israel on Saturday night, calling for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ousting amidst Israel’s war with Hamas in Gaza.
Crowds gathered in Tel Aviv to rally against Netanyahu, while others protested outside the premier’s private residence in the northern city of Caesarea.
Maj. Gen. (res.) Guy Zur said at the Tel Aviv protest, “I asked myself, ‘Why protest now? During a time of war, while our soldiers are united at the front?’ To me, the answer is simple: It is our duty towards the next generations…he who weakened us and sacrificed us for his political needs and love of power, is not suited to lead us to victory.”
One of the arrested protesters is Israel Air Force Brig. Gen. (ret.) Amir Haskel, who has been active in anti-Netanyahu protests for years.
According to witnesses, the two protesters had not broken the law and had been standing in a public area, during hours when noise at a reasonable level was allowed. Three other protesters were summoned for questioning, and had their megaphones confiscated.
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