'Israeli Deep State is in danger…': PM Netanyahu says opposition fuelling 'anarchy' with protests

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday accused the opposition of fuelling "anarchy" in Israel after mass anti-government protests in recent days. Addressing the opposition during a speech in parliament, Netanyahu said: "You recycle the same worn-out and ridiculous slogans about 'the end of democracy'. Well, once and for all: Democracy is not in danger; it is the power of the bureaucrats that is in danger". "Perhaps you could stop putting spanners in the works of the government in the middle of a war? Perhaps you could stop fuelling the sedition, hatred and anarchy in the streets?" he added. Thousands of Israelis have taken part in several days of anti-government protests, accusing Netanyahu of undermining democracy and resuming strikes in Gaza without regard for hostages held there.