Protests against the formation of a new government in Israel

Thousands take to the streets of Israel in anti-government protests amid the coronavirus epidemic. They gathered in Tel Aviv’s Robin Square on Saturday to protest.

On this day, the protesters lined up at a certain distance. They protested against the formation of a unity government with masks and Israeli flags in their hands.

According to Johns Hopkins University, 15,396 people have been infected with corona in Israel so far. At least 199 people died. There are emergency health warnings issued across the country to prevent corona. However, thousands of people have taken to the streets to ‘protect democracy’.

On Monday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed to share power with the Blue and White Party, led by former army chief Benny Gantz, to form a unity government. As a result of the deal, Netanyahu, who has been accused of corruption, is back in power.

Protesters say the unity government is increasing Benjamin Netanyahu’s ability to appoint judges and legal officials. As a result, he will easily get rid of the allegations of corruption leveled against him by exerting influence and this will destroy the democratic system.

Netanyahu is due to appear next month on a corruption, fraud and bribery charge. Although he has always denied these allegations. The agreement to form a unity government requires the prior approval of the two political parties to appoint an attorney general and a prosecutor.
At the same time, the Israeli prime minister has the power to veto the decisions of those in whose hands Netanyahu’s legal fate rests. Al Jazeera.