Right-wing rally organizers deny using public funds

The organizers of the right-wing rally in Rabin Square deny that public funds were used for the demonstration.

Earlier today, the Meretz party lodged a petition with the Central Elections Committee alleging that the Gush Etzion, Mount Hebron, and Jordan Valley regional councils in the West Bank are all using their funds to support to event, in violation of campaign regulations.

The organizers say the demonstration does not represent one party, since both Netanyahu and Jewish Home party leader Naftali Bennett are slated to speak, the Walla news website reports. They say that no public funds were used for advertising or transportation, and ask that the petition be dismissed.