Thousands demonstrate against Israel coalition deal – By AP News Agency (Al Jazaeera) / April 25 2020
Israeli protesters oppose Benjamin Netanyahu remaining as prime minister while he is a criminal suspect.
Several thousand Israelis have demonstrated against a unity government deal that leaves Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in power as he prepares to go on trial for corruption charges.
The protesters oppose Netanyahu remaining as prime minister while he is a criminal suspect.
The protesters say the unity government agreement, which gives Netanyahu influence over the appointment of judges and legal officials, “crushes democracy” and is meant to rescue Netanyahu from his legal troubles.
Netanyahu is scheduled to face trial next month on charges of fraud, breach of trust and accepting bribes. He has consistently denied any wrongdoing.
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