Netanyahu condemns harassment of journalist at protest

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemns the racist harassment of a Channel 13 journalist by protesters outside his home.

Avishay Ben Haim was called “Moroccan garbage” while covering the demonstration outside the Prime Minister’s Residence, which was later forcibly broken up by police.

“The shameful attack yesterday at the left-wing protests against the journalist Dr. Avishay Ben Haim, together with the violence there against police, is worthy of all condemnation,” tweets Netanyahu. “Shame and disgrace.”

Several thousand people had gathered Tuesday evening calling on Netanyahu to quit over his indictment on corruption charges, as several separate social protests took place at the same time across the country.

Some of the demonstrators attempted to break through security barriers at the scene and clashed with police. As the protest ended, hundreds moved downtown, where they blocked the light rail system, chanting “shame, shame” and “Bibi, go home.”