cross-posted from: https://sh.itjust.works/post/34724564

Jerusalem (AFP) – Blowing foghorns and beating drums, thousands of Israelis on Wednesday took over the winding Jerusalem street outside the prime minister’s residence to protest what they see as Benjamin Netanyahu’s bid to weaken democracy.

We’ve all been taken hostage by the government of blood,” some chanted.

Others called for the long-serving Netanyahu to stand down, yelling: “You’re the head, you’re to blame for this catastrophe” […]