Three arrested during demonstration near Netanyahu home — police

Police say they arrested three protesters during demonstrations near Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s private residence in Jerusalem this afternoon.

Clashes broke out between police and demonstrators on Azza Street after protesters attempted to breach crowd control barriers separating them from the premier’s home.

Police forcefully shoved protesters away from the two layers of barricades, pushing many to the ground. One demonstrator hit a Border Police officer in the head, according to a law enforcement spokesman. No serious injuries have been reported.

Demonstrations boasting thousands of people have been ongoing in the capital since last week, sparked by the government’s move to fire Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar and Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, coupled with the resumption of fighting in Gaza.