Police disperse anti-government protesters near Netanyahu’s home in Jerusalem

Footage from Jerusalem shows Israeli police using water cannon to disperse protesters who had gathered to call for an election to replace the Israeli prime minister. Subscribe to Guardian News on YouTube ► Protesters tried to march towards Benjamin Netanyahu’s home after gathering outside the Knesset. They called for immediate elections and the release of the remaining hostages being held captive in Gaza. The demonstrations came after the prime minister dissolved the three-person war cabinet that was tasked with handling the war against Hamas. Benny Gantz, a popular opposition lawmaker and former military chief, quit Netanyahu’s governing coalition in frustration how the war was being handled. Protesters have announced a week of mass demonstrations to call block highways and create disruption. The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► S