Backers rally as Israel PM ouster looms

TEL AVIV: Thousands of people rallied in support of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila) in what was intended to be a show of strength for the Israeli leader as he battles a corruption indictment and a possible rebellion within his own party.

While the demonstration has no impact on the legal charges, a strong turnout could give Netanyahu a boost in terms of public opinion and against potential rivals in his Likud party as the country appears to be heading toward new elections.