Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to address the media before undergoing a medical procedure on Sunday. The announcement came following his diagnosis of a hernia on Saturday evening, with surgery scheduled to take place under full anesthesia. During Netanyahu's absence, Yariv Levin, the country's deputy prime minister and justice minister, will assume the role of prime minister.
The news conference is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. local time and coincides with ongoing protests outside the Knesset, Israel's parliament. Protesters are demanding the release of hostages in Gaza and calling for Netanyahu's resignation.
This weekend has seen a surge in anti-government demonstrations, with thousands of people taking to the streets in various cities across Israel. Saturday's protests resulted in the arrest of at least 16 individuals by Israeli police.
In anticipation of further protests on Sunday, law enforcement authorities have deployed hundreds of officers and border guard members to maintain order and security.
