US EditionInvoking Trump, targeting ‘deep state,’ Israel’s Netanyahu triggers protests
- On March 24, 2025, demonstrators protested near Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's residence in Jerusalem against his government's actions targeting the attorney general and head of the Shin Bet, and calling for a Gaza ceasefire deal.
- These actions coincide with Netanyahu's government's attempt to revive a proposed judicial overhaul designed to weaken the courts, sparking intensive protests and accusations of autocratic behavior.
- Netanyahu, who arrived at the Tel Aviv District Court on Dec. 10, 2024, is Israel's longest-serving premier and is currently battling corruption charges, while also intensifying war efforts in Gaza.
- Netanyahu posted on X, stating, "In America and in Israel, when a strong right-wing leader wins an election, the leftist Deep State weaponizes the justice system to thwart the peoples will," echoing similar claims made by Donald Trump.
- Critics argue that Netanyahu, emboldened by Trump, is removing institutional checks on his power and undermining democracy, while supporters maintain he needs loyal subordinates to effectively lead Israel during wartime and that these reforms are necessary to overcome a 'deep state' obstructing his agenda.
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From day one, the left has treated the prime minister’s victory as illegitimate, launching aggressive, often disruptive protests. For the past year, Israelis have watched wave after wave of protests sweep the country, with the political left proclaiming their mission to “save democracy.” From mass demonstrations and road blockages to storming the Knesset and launching international campaigns, the narrative has been loud and consistent: The Netan…
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