Al Mayadeen English

  • Ar
  • Es
  • x
Al Mayadeen English

Slogan

  • News
    • Politics
    • Economy
    • Sports
    • Arts&Culture
    • Health
    • Miscellaneous
    • Technology
    • Environment
  • Articles
    • Opinion
    • Analysis
    • Blog
    • Features
  • Videos
    • NewsFeed
    • Video Features
    • Explainers
    • TV
    • Digital Series
  • Infographs
  • In Pictures
  • • LIVE
News
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • Sports
  • Arts&Culture
  • Health
  • Miscellaneous
  • Technology
  • Environment
Articles
  • Opinion
  • Analysis
  • Blog
  • Features
Videos
  • NewsFeed
  • Video Features
  • Explainers
  • TV
  • Digital Series
Infographs
In Pictures
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • MENA
  • Palestine
  • US & Canada
BREAKING
Palestinian media: Three Palestinians were killed after being targeted by Israeli drone fire in the al-Shujaiya neighborhood east of Gaza City
Nicolas Maduro: The Palestinian cause is the most sacred cause for humanity, and we propose sending teams of builders, farmers, and doctors to Gaza to help the people
Al Mayadeen's correspondent in Lebanon: IOF infiltrate Khallet Wardeh towards the municipality in the town of Aita al-Shaab, south of Lebanon.
Leaders of the United States, Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey sign a ceasefire agreement in Gaza.
Trump arrives in Sharm el-Sheikh
Israeli PM's office: PM informed Trump he would not attend Sharm el-Sheikh Summit on account of Jewish holidays.
Israeli media: Netanyahu makes last-minute decision to cancel trip to Sharm el-Sheikh.
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: Large crowds gather in Khan Younis to welcome the liberated Palestinian detainees, waving flags of Hamas and Islamic Jihad in celebration
Buses of released prisoners arrive in Ramallah
Israeli media: Netanyahu gifts Trump a "Golden Dove".

Has Washington been funding protests against Netanyahu?

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Agencies
  • 12 Mar 2023 19:03
2 Min Read

According to a government official close to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, the protests have been organized in such a manner that is clearly reflective of ample funding estimated to be worth millions of dollars. 

  • x
  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) walks during a hearing at the Magistrate's Court in
    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) walks during a hearing at the Magistrate's Court in "Rishon Lezion", January 23, 2023 (AFP)

A report published by the Times of Israel on Sunday revealed suspicions among Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's entourage that Washington has been funding the protests against the premier's controversial judicial reforms that have been wreaking havoc within the settler population for over the past two months. 

According to a government official close to the PM who requested anonymity, the protests have been organized in such a manner that is clearly reflective of ample funding estimated to be worth millions of dollars. 

"We are following what is happening. This is a very high-level organization. There is an organized center from which all the demonstrators branch out in an orderly manner," the anonymous official was quoted as saying.  

He added that it was "clear to us" who was behind the funding of transporting protesters, as well as the funding of flags, banners, and stages. 

Another source close to Netanyahu confirmed to the news agency that the senior official was referring to Washington. 

The report further notes that Netanyahu's son, Yair Netanyahu, shared an article from the right-wing website Breitbart claiming that the US was funneling cash into one of the groups involved in the protests.  

Related News

Israeli regime cuts Gaza aid to 300 trucks, blocks fuel and gas

Israeli regime to cut Gaza aid, keeps Rafah closed tomorrow

Read more: SVB bankruptcy cause of 'deep crisis' in tech industry: Netanyahu

Over the past ten weeks, Israelis have been rallying against the government's bill for judicial reform which they [protestors] have described as a threat to democracy.

Dismissing requests for a suspension to allow for negotiations on the contentious proposal, Netanyahu's cabinet is persistent in going through with its legislative agenda to pass the judicial reforms. 

Israeli media reported the largest demonstration yet in the coastal settlement of "Tel Aviv" where protestors have amounted to around 100,000. 

According to The Times of Israel, over 500,000 Israelis took part in protests across occupied Palestine on Saturday, with about 250,000 attending the nighttime protest in "Tel Aviv."

The publication said, citing police, that at least three protesters were detained during the demonstration along "Tel Aviv's Ayalon" Highway on Saturday.

Protests were also held in other settlements and occupied cities across Palestine. 

Read more: Saudi leverages Netanyahu normalization ambitions for US agreements

  • Israel
  • Benjamin Netanyahu
  • Israel protests
  • judicial reform plan

Most Read

Palestinian journalist Saleh al-Jaafarawi in an undated image in Gaza, occupied Palestine (Social media)

Gaza Palestinian journalist Saleh al-Jafarawi killed by collaborators

  • Politics
  • 12 Oct 2025
Taylor Swift: The Life of a Showgirl

The Life of a No-Girl: The one verse Taylor Swift refuses to sing

  • Arts and Culture
  • 8 Oct 2025
Iran strikes secret Israeli-US bunker under Tel Aviv high-rise

Tel Aviv high-rise struck by Iran hid Site 81, secret US-Israeli base

  • Politics
  • Today
drop site

New report details extensive Israeli arson in Gaza after ceasefire

  • Politics
  • 13 Oct 2025

Coverage

All
War on Gaza

Read Next

All
US media rejects Pentagon rules limiting access to official info
Politics

US media reject Pentagon rules limiting access to official info

Australia open to sending troops to Middle East post-ceasefire
Politics

Australia open to sending troops to Middle East post-ceasefire

Arab journalists in US say they're being silenced after Gaza coverage
Politics

MENA journalists in US report heightened scrutiny since Gaza war began

Maduro offers Gaza aid and calls for real justice after Sharm El-Sheik.
Latin America

Maduro offers Gaza aid, calls for real justice after Sharm El-Sheikh

Al Mayadeen English

Al Mayadeen is an Arab Independent Media Satellite Channel.

All Rights Reserved

  • x
  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Authors
Android
iOS