An-Najah News - Thousands of Israelis protested demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over long-running corruption charges where they gathered last night outside the official residence in occupied Jerusalem.

Other smaller protesters were also held in many locations across Israel, and at least 25 protesters were rounded up by the police.

Protesters demanded Netanyahu should step down because of his corruption trial and mishandling of the coronavirus pandemic.  

The protests began last spring when Netanyahu and his chief rival, Benny Gantz, agreed to form what they called an emergency government focused on managing the health and economic challenges stemming from the coronavirus pandemic.

Their partnership has been paralyzed by infighting, and a pair of lockdowns hit the economy hard, sending unemployment skyrocketing to double-digit figures.