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August 17, 2020

Israel’s Anti-Netanyahu Protests Are Filled with Hope and Creativity—but Lack Votes

The demonstrations have vuvuzelas and dancing aliens, but Netanyahu offers security and economic growth.

Since the beginning of the summer, the biweekly demonstrations in front of Prime Minister Netanyahu’s residence have grown steadily in size. Matti Friedman reports from one of the more relaxed Friday-afternoon protests, which he contrasts with the larger, rawer ones that take place Saturday nights:

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August 17, 2020

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