Largest-ever protests staged against Israeli PM Netanyahu
VOV correspondent in Cairo -
(VOVWORLD) - Tens of thousands of people gathered on Sunday outside the Israeli parliament building in Jerusalem to demand that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government resign.
 Protesters gather in Jerusalem to ask Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government to resign, March 31, 2024. (Photo: The Times of Israel) |
This was the largest anti-government protest since Israel launched its assault on Gaza last October.
Sunday was the first day of a four-day campaign in Jerusalem to pressure Netanyahu and his Government to hold a general election and form a new Government capable of reaching a hostage exchange agreement with Hamas. Many opposition leaders in Israel declared their support for the campaign, calling it an act of national salvation.
Despite pressure, Netanyahu said he will not hold a general election in this context, because an election at this time would be inappropriate and would only benefit Hamas.
VOV correspondent in Cairo