Demonstrators knock Netanyahu for untimely journey to US in the middle of coronavirus

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Criminal activity Minister, one of the getting involved companies in the demonstrations, announced on Saturday afternoon that it is expecting “a record number of protesters this evening at Balfour.”

Demonstrators react as police officers start detaining them during a protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's alleged corruption and economic hardship stemming from lockdown during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) crisis, near his residence in Jerusalem, August 30, 2020 (photo credit: REUTERS/AMMAR AWAD)

Demonstrators react as police officers begin apprehending them throughout a demonstration versus Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s alleged corruption and financial hardship stemming from lockdown during the coronavirus illness (COVID-19) crisis, near his house in Jerusalem, August 30, 2020

( photo credit: REUTERS/AMMAR AWAD)

For the 12 th week in a row, protests started on Saturday evening on Balfour street in Jerusalem– throughout from the Prime Minister’s Home– and at junctions and on bridges across the country, demonstrating against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, this time criticizing his upcoming trip the United States.

Netanyahu is anticipated to go to Washington this week to sign the contract for diplomatic ties with the United Arab Emirates ( UAE) just as the coronavirus pandemic is causing record infections.

Crime Minister, one of the participating companies in the demonstrations, announced on Saturday afternoon that it is anticipating “a record number of protesters tonight at Balfour.” Indeed, thousands of demonstrators appeared on the street for the demonstration, although no specific number has been revealed at the time of writing.

In addition, thousands of protesters took part in a procession moving from Jerusalem’s Chord Bridge at the entryway of the city and all the method to Paris Square on Balfour. In the past, these processions have actually wandered off from the designated course concurred upon with the police, resulting in violent dispute between law enforcement officer and demonstrators.

However, the most recent procession was permitted by police and made its method to Balfour without clashes.

The High Court ruled that the loud noise originating from the protest can go on up until 9: 30 p.m. and megaphones may be used up until 11 p.m. At approximately 10 p.m. a protester in Jerusalem was apprehended for utilizing a megaphone, despite it having been allowed by law.

Protesters outside Netanyahu’s personal house in Caesarea were, for the very first time, allowed from Israel Police on Saturday to hold a procession down the street up until 200 meters from the house.