Israeli protester killed during anti-Netanyahu demonstration

At least 27 Israelis were detained in demonstrations against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, officials said Saturday.

Zionist regime's Police said protests occurred in Paris Square near Netanyahu's residence in the west of Al-Quds and causing the closure of roads and public unrest.

Protesters staged rallies in various parts of the occupied teritories, especially in Jerusalem (Al-Quds) and Tel Aviv, demanding Netanyahu resignation because of a corruption case against him and his failure to manage the coronavirus pandemic, according to media reports.

Thousands demonstrated in Jerusalem and police occasionally intervened with protesters.

An 82-year-old protester in Tel Aviv died after being hit by a car during a rally.

The victim, Dror Soffer, was the father of Facebook Israel CEO Adi Soffer-Teeni, media reports said.

The protests began last spring when Netanyahu and his chief rival, Benny Gantz, agreed to form what they called an emergency government focused on managing the health and economic challenges stemming from the coronavirus pandemic. Their partnership has been paralyzed by infighting, and a pair of lockdowns hit the economy hard, sending unemployment skyrocketing to double-digit figures.

Netanyahu has been facing long-running charges of fraud, breach of trust and accepting bribes. His trial is scheduled to enter its evidentiary phase in January.

He has denied any wrongdoing and formed a national unity government with Blue and White party leader Benny Gantz in April.