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Large protest in Tel Aviv against Netanyahu’s erosion of democracy

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Published: 21 April 2020

Last updated: 4 March 2024

2,000 demonstrators stand two metres apart; Bibi warns of civil revolt if court says he can’t serve as PM if convicted of corruption; son Yair says he hopes Leftist protesters will die from coronavirus

Two thousand Israelis brave coronavirus fears to protest assault on democracy (Haaretz)
Organizers of the 'Black Flag' protest at Rabin Square in Tel Aviv were required to mark spots for people to maintain distance from each other and provide face masks

Thousands of Israelis demonstrate against continuing rule of Netanyahu (Middle East Eye)
'Crime Minister' and 'Let democracy win' signs mark protest against coalition talks between prime minister and former rival Gantz

Netanyahu: masses will take to the streets if court ousts me (Haaretz)
Court is part of 'deep state' determined to put Netanyahu in prison, the premier says in private conversations, warns of civil revolt if he's not allowed to rule

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Netanyahu's son says he 'hopes' Leftists will die of coronavirus following protest (Haaretz)
Yair Netanyahu's tweet was reply to photo posted by chairman of the left-wing party Meretz at a Tel Aviv protest last Thursday against corruption

Photo: Protesters, seen from above, maintain social distancing at the 'Black Flag' protest in Tel Aviv, April 19 (Tomer Appelbaum)
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