Protesters in Tel Aviv against Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has apologized to the president in his long-running corruption case. However, Israelis have protested in Tel Aviv against the apology without admitting guilt or expressing remorse. On Sunday night (November 30), the 76-year-old Netanyahu apologized for his long-running corruption case.
He argued that the criminal trial was hindering his rule. If granted, it would be good for Israel. Netanyahu is Israel’s longest-serving prime minister. He has always denied the charges of bribery, fraud and abuse of power in the case. The protesters say Netanyahu wants to quash the trial without accepting any responsibility, setting a dangerous precedent for the country.
They gathered in front of Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s office and chanted slogans. Several opposition lawmakers also took part in the protest. Among them was Naama Lazimi, who gathered with other activists in front of Herzog’s house to demand the appeal be rejected. One of the protesters, dressed in orange, joined the demonstration, dressed like Netanyahu, in a prisoner’s orange vest. Many stood behind a pile of bananas and chanted “Pardon = Banana Republic.” A placard reading “Pardon” hung from the pile of bananas. A banana republic is a country with political instability. The system of government is weak. Foreign monopolies exploit a country economically. “He (Netanyahu) has appealed for complete acquittal without taking any responsibility. He is demanding a complete annulment of the trial without paying the price for the way he has torn the country apart,” said Shikma Bresler, an anti-government rights activist. Meanwhile, President Herzog’s office described Netanyahu’s appeal in a statement as “unprecedented.” “This request is of utmost importance. The President will consider this request responsibly and sincerely after receiving all relevant opinions,” the statement said.