Israelis protest against Ben-Gvir during his vacation in Paphos, Cyprus

"It must be nice to sleep in a democracy," the Israeli demonstrators shouted at the minister.

 Israeli minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir at the National Security offices in Jerusalem June 15, 2023. (photo credit: YONATAN SINDEL/FLASH90)
Israeli minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir at the National Security offices in Jerusalem June 15, 2023.
(photo credit: YONATAN SINDEL/FLASH90)

Israeli demonstrators gathered on Saturday morning in Paphos, Cyprus to protest outside the hotel where National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir was staying for vacation.

Ben-Gvir reportedly arrived at the hotel on Friday.

"It must be nice to sleep in a democracy," the Israeli demonstrators shouted at the minister. Video footage of the demonstration sees Israelis blaring horns and holding signs outside the hotel.

"It must be nice to sleep in a democracy."

Israeli demonstrators to Ben-Gvir

Footage of the demonstration can be seen below:

 National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir speaks to members of Israel's Special Patrol Unit in Tel Aviv on August 2, 2023. (credit: AVSHALOM SASSONI/MAARIV)
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir speaks to members of Israel's Special Patrol Unit in Tel Aviv on August 2, 2023. (credit: AVSHALOM SASSONI/MAARIV)

With the permission of the police, the protesters also intend to hold a loud procession around the hotel. Most of the Israelis at the demonstration also reportedly live in the city.

Another protest in Caesarea

At the same time, several people demonstrated on Saturday morning in Caesarea in Israel, in front of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's residence, Walla reported.

"We came to make a morning march in the sands behind this fortified palace," said the demonstrators.