Protesters gather at Ben Gurion Airport ahead of Netanyahu’s departure for US

Protesters demonstrate against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's upcoming visit to the US at Ben Gurion Airport, July 21, 2024. (Tanya Zion-Waldoks/ Pro-Democracy Protest Movement)
Protesters demonstrate against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's upcoming visit to the US at Ben Gurion Airport, July 21, 2024. (Tanya Zion-Waldoks/ Pro-Democracy Protest Movement)

Anti-government and pro-hostage deal protesters are gathering at Ben Gurion Airport to demonstrate against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, ahead of his departure for the United States tomorrow morning.

Protesters have urged him not to travel to Washington unless a deal is first signed with the Hamas terror group to facilitate the return of the hostages from Gaza.

Banners referring to Netanyahu as “Mr. Abandonment,” in reference to his self-styled “Mr. Security” persona, have been posted at the entrance to Terminal 3, the airport’s main hub.

The prime minister was initially scheduled to depart for the US this evening, but the flight was pushed back to Monday morning after his meeting with US President Joe Biden was moved to Tuesday.

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