Tens of thousands of Israelis have the fourth weekend in a row took to the streets of their cities with the requirements of lowering the cost of living in the country. Sixth of August in demonstrations across the country attended by about 270 000 Israelis. It was the largest in the history of the country protest against economic needs. Previously, such large-scale demonstrations took place only with the requirements of ending war. According to police spokesman Micky Rosenfeld (Micky Rosenfeld), this weekend's protests are less widespread, but are aimed at drawing attention to the poorer regions of Israel. While last week's protests took place mainly in the capital Tel Aviv on Saturday, they raised and the smaller towns, such as town Nahariya in the north and Eilat in the south. In all, according to police, the demonstrations were held in more than a dozen cities in Israel, were attended by more than 50 thousand people. In the protests are mainly engaged students, government officials and public figures. At first their demands were limited to a decrease in housing prices, but now they cover a range of economic issues under the slogan "The people need social justice." Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appointed August 7 to consider claims by a special government group of protesters.
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