Protesters have gathered in Tel Aviv for a fifth consecutive night of anti-government protests. Israel has seen a general strike, and hundreds of thousands taking to the streets, after six more captives were found dead in Gaza. Al Jazeera’s Hamdah Salhut reports from Jordan’s capital Amman – because Israel’s government has banned Al Jazeera from reporting inside Israel. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #IsraelProtests #TelAvivProtests #AntiGovernment #WarOnGaza #ProtestMovement
He’s the leader of Israel’s war of genocide in Gaza, he’s facing increasing Israeli anger for failing to bring captives home – and he’s also on trial for fraud and bribery. Benjamin Netanyahu’s long been a controversial leader – provoking months of mass protests last year against his changes to weaken the powers of Supreme Court judges. He’s facing similar protests now, with thousands rallying nationwide on Saturday to demand elections now. Can Netanyahu be toppled from what many say is his disastrous leadership? And is he continuing the war in Gaza to try and stay in power? Presenter: Adrian Finighan Guests: Oren Ziv — a journalist and commentator with […]
Speaking in a televised address, the Israeli prime minister has again come out against a two-state solution and an independent Palestinian state. Al Jazeera’s senior political analyst, Marwan Bishara, highlights that the Israeli Prime Minister has firmly rejected proposals from America’s allies, friends, and critics, displaying a new-found confidence and assertiveness after months of wavering. Bishara said that Netanyahu adopts a combative tone, emphasizing heroism, victory, and the decisive defeat of Hamas, sidelining negotiations. Bishara added that the Israeli prime minister juxtaposes the demands of captive families with those of fallen soldiers, solidifying his coalition’s support while dismissing American influence and asserting Israel’s autonomy despite accepting aid. Subscribe to our […]
