Israeli police have arrested several protesters in Tel Aviv, who called for the resignation of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and early elections amid Israel’s continued war on Gaza.
Hundreds of people were dispersed by force in Kaplan Square, and some protest equipment was seized, according to the Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper.
Protesters raised the slogan: “Elections Now” and chanted for the immediate dismissal of Netanyahu, according to the report.
But the USA, Germany and so on have his back so he can still keep the War running aud hold on to power.
Seems like they’re supporting Israel, not its politicians. Netanyahu is a trumptard IIRC, doubt him and Biden are chums, but Biden’s going to maintain US policy in the region regardless.
I think he’s afraid of alienating Jewish voters, who represent a large bloc within the Democratic Party in delegate-rich states such as Florida and New York.
And don’t forget, many Israelis were calling for Netanyahu’s head even before the war, when he tried to take power away from the courts so that he could get even more for himself. He’s more or less their version of Trump.
I think they support Israel to a fault, but I don’t think that extends to somehow protecting him against internal politics.