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Monday, March 27, 2023
Right-wing protesters light fires, block main road in Jerusalem
Right-wing protesters rallying in favor of the Netanyahu government’s push to dramatically overhaul the judiciary — since temporarily suspended — are blocking Yitzhak Ben Zvi Boulevard in Jerusalem.
Footage by the Kan public broadcaster shows protesters setting a fire on the road and adding items like car tires.
ההפגנה סמוך לגן סאקר בירושלים: המוחים, ביניהם פעילי "לה פמיליה", שורפים פחים וחוסמים את שדרות בן צבי | עדכונים שוטפים >>> https://t.co/6cYRR0SaP4@AkivaWeisz pic.twitter.com/o588OVoiqC
— כאן חדשות (@kann_news) March 27, 2023
Chants of “Death to Arabs” can be heard in the background of the video.