Protesters rallied in Washington Square Park on Sunday while waving the flag of Israel and holding signs promoting democracy.
Donate NowThe top Israeli diplomat in New York announced his resignation on Sunday, becoming the latest high-profile figure to denounce Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s highly contested overhaul of the country’s judicial system.the post over his “moral obligation to stand up for what is right and to stand up for the democratic values that I hold dear.”of his defense minister, Yoav Gallant, who broke ranks with his right-wing Likud party to denounce the judicial overhaul.
“Today’s dangerous decision to fire the Minister of Defense convinced me that I can no longer continue representing this government,” Zamir wrote in the resignation letter. Tens of thousands of protesters have taken to the streets in Israel over Netanyahu’s proposal to weaken the country’s Supreme Court – a move seen by many as a direct threat to Israel’s democracy.
People protest in Washington Square Park on Sunday over Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s proposal to weaken the country’s Supreme Court.Smaller demonstrations have also popped up in New York City. At a rally in Washington Square Park on Sunday, protesters waved the flag of Israel while holding signs promoting democracy and labeling Netanyahu a dictator.
“On the contrary, I am taking this step because of my deep love for my country,” he wrote. “As a proud Israeli citizen, I believe it is my duty to ensure that Israel remains a beacon of democracy and freedom in the world.”Donate today and receive our new limited-edition bag.
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