Police clashed with protesters on Gaza Street in Jerusalem.

Thousands of locals gathered to demonstrate against the government's plan to dismiss Ronen Bar, head of the internal security agency, in a planned meeting on Thursday evening, March 20.

Dramatic footage shows by Gil Levin shows security forces engaged in physical confrontations with activists during the violent evacuation.

Some marchers were seen lying on the ground, while others were forcibly pulled away.

The chaotic incident broke out as police officers prevented demonstrators from progressing towards the home of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Local media reported that Israel Police said officers had acted within their authority to disperse activists who were allegedly disrupting public order.