Thousands Rally Against Netanyahu’s Coronavirus Handling, Corruption Charges

By Staff, Agencies

Thousands rallied outside Zionist Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's residence in occupied al-Quds on Tuesday as protests mounted against him over his handling of a worsening coronavirus crisis and corruption charges.

Wearing protective masks, the demonstrators marched from Netanyahu's residence to the ‘Israeli’ Parliament [Knesset], holding up signs that read "Crime Minister" and calling on the premier to step down.

Reimposed coronavirus curbs after a rise in new COVID-19 cases have prompted ‘Israeli’ settlers to demand better aid to take to the streets in almost daily demonstrations.

Public anger has been also been fueled by corruption charges against Netanyahu, who went on trial in May for bribery, fraud and breach of trust - charges he denied.

The Zionist regime lifted in May a partial lockdown in the occupied territories that had flattened an infection curve. But a second surge of COVID-19 cases and ensuing restrictions have seen Netanyahu's approval ratings plunge to under 30% and unemployment soar to 21%.