Netanyahu Criticizes Protesters Before Departing To UN Amid Ongoing Anti-Government Demonstrations

Netanyahu attacked judicial reform protesters, claiming they are joining PLO and Iran before his flight to the UN General Assembly.
Protesters gathered at the airport to send off Netanyahu with chants like "Leave and don't come back!"
While in the US, Netanyahu will meet with leaders like the German Chancellor and UN Secretary-General.
Protesters constructed a "fortress of democracy" and hung a Declaration of Independence copy at an intersection.
Protesters blocked roads and intersections in other parts of the country ahead of Netanyahu's US visit.

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