Weekly anti-Netanyahu rallies resume; police gear up for rally outside PM’s residence

17 October 2020, 7:08 pm

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Small rallies are held across Israel as part of the weekly protests against Prime Minister Netanyahu.

Protesters have begun gathering outside the Prime Minister’s Residence in Jerusalem, where a large rally is expected this evening following the limiting of emergency measures that barred Israelis from protesting over a kilometer from home.

Police are closing off a number of streets near the residence due to the protest and call on demonstrators to wear masks and adhere to social distancing guidelines.

“The police reiterates that it is acting to allow the holding of protests by all demonstrators, but will not allow any violation of public order and will act firmly against any attempt to disturb public order,” a police statement says.