Tens of hundreds of Israeli protesters marched towards the brand new authorities of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Saturday in Tel Aviv, Israel. Photo by Abir Sultan/EPA-EFE

Police numbering within the tons of turned away some protestors due to heavy congestion within the Tel Aviv’s Habima Square, whereas an identical protest in Jerusalem drew 1,500 protestors.

Former Prime Minister Ehud Barak was one of many protesters at Habima Square, the place some carried banners criticizing the presence of onerous proper events within the governing coalition.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, a distinguished right-wing determine who has lengthy courted controversy, was a selected focus of the protesters, according to i24 News.

Netanyahu last month formally grew to become prime minister of Israel once more, beginning his record-setting sixth time period in main the nation with arguably its most conservative authorities in reminiscence.

Opponents have argued his authorities has already moved to limit the rights of minorities and scale back the function of the Israeli judiciary. Members of the brand new coalition additionally exert affect over the military and safety forces, and permit harsher remedy of Palestinians in Israel and the occupied territories.

Some have criticized Netanyahu for signing an settlement canceling an anti-discrimination legislation, permitting hospitals, inns and different companies to disclaim service to members of the LGBTQ neighborhood and others on the premise of non secular perception.

Some of the protestors on Saturday carried satisfaction flags.