Israelis have staged a protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to resume war on Gaza, calling for a renewed ceasefire deal to secure the release of the remaining captives.
Protesters gathered outside Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, in al-Quds on Wednesday, slamming Netanyahu for prioritizing his political interests and his ruling coalition over the regime’s interests, as well as the lives of Israeli captives, Press TV reported.
The protesters blocked the main highway into al-Quds as they marched into the city, carrying banners reading, “The future of the coalition or the future of Israel.”
The protest came a day after Israel carried out new airstrikes on the Gaza Strip and killed more than 900 Palestinians, ending a temporary ceasefire.
Taking part in the protest, Elias Shraga, chairman of the Movement for Quality Government in Israel, a legal watchdog, said the war is aimed at keeping Netanyahu in power.
“Netanyahu wanted to escape justice. This is the only reason we are facing the regime coup and this bloody war. This is a dangerous mixture,” Shraga told CNN.
The renewed attacks took place just hours before a hearing in Netanyahu’s corruption trial where he was scheduled to testify.
“One reason he wanted to escape justice is because he wants to keep his coalition and he is ready to sacrifice his people, this is it. It’s very simple,” said Shraga.
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