Live UpdateFrom the Liveblog of Saturday, January 14, 2023

Over 1000 anti-government protesters gather outside President’s Residence in Jerusalem

By Jessica Steinberg 14 January 2023, 7:44 pm Edit

Jessica Steinberg covers the Sabra scene from south to north and back to the center.

Israelis protest against Benjamin Netanyahu's government, outside the President's Residence in Jerusalem, on January 14, 2023. (Jessica Steinberg/Times of Israel)

Israelis protest against Benjamin Netanyahu's government, outside the President's Residence in Jerusalem, on January 14, 2023. (Jessica Steinberg/Times of Israel)

Over one thousand Jerusalemites are gathering outside the President’s Residence in the capital, bundled in winter coats and hats, waving Israeli flags and placards, calling for the president, Isaac Herzog, to emerge.

“Bougie, wake up, the house is burning,” the demonstrators chant, referring to the president by his nickname.

“Bougie Bougie, wake up, the public is worth more.”

The protest comes as thousands hold anti-government protests in Tel Aviv and Haifa