The anti-government protest near Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s official residence is actually comprised of several different rallies organized by more than 30 groups.
The rallies are by restaurant owners angry at repeated closures forced upon them in recent months; by self-employed Israelis who say government support has been insufficient, and by the so-called “black flag” anti-corruption protest against the premier, who is on trial for graft.
Additionally, demonstrators are railing against proposed legislation that would make government measures take effect without Knesset approval, saying it would remove vital oversight.
Hundreds are already demonstrating and police estimate thousands will show up.
Police have refused a request for masses to march later in the evening to the Knesset, but Channel 12 reports that an approval could be given.
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