Israel: Protests outside Knesset as swearing-in ceremony of unity government postponed

Subscribe to our channel! Protesters staged a rally outside the Knesset in Jerusalem on Thursday, to oppose the fresh coalition government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former rival Benny Gantz. People held flags and chanted slogans at what remained a largely peaceful rally. A banner reading ’Crime Minister’ depicting Netanyahu was also visible. Many blamed the political leadership for being disconnected from the country’s real problems, such as unemployment and poverty. Othe