Thousands protesting outside Knesset against budget that ‘loots’ state coffers

Israeli demonstrators march towards the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, as they protest the proposed state budget. May 23, 2023. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
Israeli demonstrators march towards the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, as they protest the proposed state budget. May 23, 2023. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

Several thousand people are gathered outside the Knesset demonstrating against the state budget that they say “loots the state coffers.”

Demonstrators are blowing horns, waving Israeli flags and chanting against the government.

Hundreds are also protesting at other sites around the country.

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