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Thousands protest against Netanyahu ahead of election in Israel

A complete movement
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A complete movement

Protesters hold Israeli flags during an anti-government demonstration in Jerusalem on Saturday, ahead of the election taking place on March 23. 

Raising voice
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Raising voice

Protesters filed through streets closed to traffic by police, waving flags, banging drums, blowing horns and shouting chants to replace the 71-year-old conservative. 

 

In large numbers
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In large numbers

The crowd was larger than many previous anti-Netanyahu protests over the past year, with Israeli media reporting it numbered about 20,000. 

 

On fire
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On fire

Protesters gather around a bonfire to mount pressure on Netanyahu, who is on trial for corruption and accused by critics of mismanaging the coronavirus pandemic. 

For Israel
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For Israel

Protesters unite for an anti-government demonstration, which looks to replace Netanyahu, who faces charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust, all of which he denies.