protests

DOJ:

Columbia protester accused of ties to Hamas military wing

The US Justice Department accused a protester who took part in anti-Israel protests at Columbia U. and assaulted Jews in New York of having ties to the al-Qassam Brigades.

Hostages' families block Gaza aid trucks in protest

Tzav 9 activists and hostages' families block humanitarian aid trucks at Kerem Shalom, demanding Israel stop supplies that benefit Hamas.

Rare species at risk?

Jerusalem residents battle plan threatening key nature zone

Residents warn a massive school project could destroy trees, wildlife, and a vital stream; city insists it’s legal and eco-monitored. Over 10,000 sign petition to halt the plan.

Protesters block Gaza aid trucks at Ashdod port

Dozens of Tzav 9 and reservist activists obstruct humanitarian aid shipments to Gaza, demanding no supplies pass through until Hamas releases Israeli hostages. 'Every truck prolongs the war.'

London:

Jewish man arrested for satirical Hezbollah sign

Jewish man arrested by London's Metropolitan Police for briefly displaying a satirical placard depicting former Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, sparking accusations of "two-tier policing."

Reservists draw the line:

Gaza aid blocked at Kerem Shalom Crossing

In bold pre-dawn move, dozens of Israeli reservists and activists shut down the Kerem Shalom Crossing, vowing to halt all aid to Gaza until the hostages are freed. 'Every truck prolongs the war, this isn’t aid — it’s ammunition.' Watch.

Adams to Columbia protesters:

'Breaking the law is wrong, exit now or face arrest'

New York City Mayor Eric Adams condemns anti-Israel protest at Columbia University, where masked demonstrators overtook Butler Library, says that while peaceful protest is protected, lawlessness and hate will not be tolerated.

University of Washington:

Violent anti-Israel protest prompts federal antisemitism probe

30 arrested after anti-Israel protesters take over science building at set fires on campus during protest.

Leftist activist indicted for indecent act on policewomen

Eyal Yaffe was indicted on charges of illegal gathering, obstructing a police officer in the performance of their duty, and an indecent act after he was filmed clinging to a female officer during a demonstration.

9 anti-Israel protestors arrested at Swarthmore College

Police break up anti-Israel protest on Pennsylvania college campus after concerns arise over mask-wearing, presence of non-students at the protest.

Incitement at left-wing protest in Tel Aviv

A provocative display at a left-wing protest in Tel Aviv features severed heads resembling Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The Likud party responds: "Where are [Shin Bet chief] Ronen Bar and the Attorney General?"

During US visit:

Pro-Palestinian protesters attack Israeli minister

Pro-Palestinian protesters attempt to attack National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir as he exits Yale speech; Ben Gvir uninjured.

Morocco:

Protesters rally against ship carrying F-35 parts to Israel

Over 1,000 demonstrators gather in Moroccan port city of Tangier to oppose the arrival of a ship reportedly transporting parts for American-made F-35 fighter jets destined for Israel.

IRON Initiative head:

'Qatar is worse than Iran, Israel doesn't understand this yet'

Rabbi Pini Dunner, President of the IRON Initiative, spoke with Arutz Sheva about the efforts to confront antisemitism in the US and how Qatar has used its vast wealth to blind officials in US and Israel to the threat it poses.

One dead as violent anti-KFC protests rock Pakistan over Gaza war

Widespread anti-KFC protests in Pakistan, fueled by anger over the war in Gaza, lead to dozens of arrests and the fatal shooting of an employee in Sheikhupura. Demonstrators accuse the chain of links to the US and Israel.

Over anti-Israel protest

Microsoft terminates two employees

Two Microsoft employees dismissed after disrupting the company’s 50th anniversary celebration to protest its AI collaboration with the Israeli military.

Protester who harassed policewoman indicted on weapons charges

An indictment was filed against Eyal Yaffe for illegal possession of weapons and ammunition in his home. Among the items were stun and gas grenades, a Kalashnikov, and a submachine gun.

'Name the trustee'

Columbia students chain themselves to fence in support of Khalil

Students state they will not move until Columbia U. reveals who provided the name of CUAD leader Mahmoud Khalil to ICE, demand Khalil's release.

'I'm a radical leftist?'

Protest march of bereaved families for enlistment

Hagai Luber and Leli Dery, the parents of fallen soldiers, responded to the claims that the protest march of the bereaved parents 'Marching for Conscription' that is taking place today.

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Police drag MK Naama Lazimi during protest near Knesset

Police documented dragging MK Naama Lazimi (The Democrats) during a left-wing protest near the Knesset.

Pikachu flees police during anti-Erdogan protest in Turkey

Person in Pokemon costume seen fleeing police together with hundreds of other protesters during protest against arrest of Istanbul Mayor and Erdogan rival Ekrem Imamoglu/

Gaza “protests”: the Western mind desperate for a fantasy

The “protests” we saw on the streets of Gaza this week, comical in their theatricality, are designed not to save Hamas, but to save “Muslim land” from falling into infidel - read Jewish - hands, Opinion.

Guns found in home of protester suspected of sexual harassement

A protester arrested on suspicion of sexually harrassing a Border Police officer was found to have illegal firearms and ammunition in his home and a GPS locator on his person.

Zvi Yehezkeli:

'Hamas engineered the protests in the Gaza Strip'

Arab affairs commentator Zvi Yehezkeli estimates that even if there are Gazans who are angry with Hamas, one cannot suspect that they will assist Israel.

House probes US funding to groups tied to Israel protests

Two House committees investigating six organizations that received federal funding under the Biden administration, examining whether the grants were used to influence Netanyahu’s political standing during the judicial reform protests.

IDF Spox mocks Al Jazeera:

'When it’s against Hamas – there are no cameras'

IDF Spokesperson for Arab media, Avichay Adraee, criticizes Qatari channel for ignoring protests that broke out in the Gaza Strip against Hamas’ rule.

Jerusalem's protests reach Knesset

MK Dan Illouz demands urgent Knesset meeting, says disruption to lives of Jerusalem's residents cannot continue.

Gazans protest against Hamas, demand an end to the war

Hundreds of Gazans take to the streets in the largest of its kind protest against Hamas since the October 7 massacre.

Protesters outside justice's home:

'Enough interference in government decisions'

Im Tirtzu activists protest outside home of Supreme Court Justice Gila Canfy Steinitz, demanding she cease interference in government decisions. 'In a sane world, ISA chief would have stepped down or been fired a day after the massacre.'

'Antisemitic pigs!'

New Zealand attorney confronts anti-Israel protestors

Several anti-Israel activists have already filed complaints with the country's Law Society against the lawyer who was filmed shouting at anti-Israel protesters

'Real thrat to my life & family'

Sara Netanyahu seeks restraining order against journalist

The wife of PM Netanyahu files a request for a restraining order against Haaretz journalist Uri Misgav and protester Nava Rosilio, alleging that they violate her privacy.

Protesters:

'Bibi and Ben-Gvir's personal war'

Demonstrations against the government today saw unusually harsh rhetoric and threats of civil disobedience.

Live dispute:

IDF reservists are not majority of anti-government protesters

Hebrew U. Prof. Danny Orbach claims media trying to create misrepresentation that majority of IDF reservists support the opposition.

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Yair Golan pushed, falls to the ground during demonstration

Demonstrators protesting the plan to dismiss the ISA chief clashed with police in Jerusalem. Footage shows Democrats Chairman Yair Golan being pushed and stumbling.

Benny Gantz called a 'traitor' at left-wing protest

National Unity party leader says extremists are just as dangerous on all sides of the political spectrum after he was heckled and called a traitor at a protest against the dismissal of ISA chief Ronen Bar.

Anti-government protest:

Police refrain from towing cars parked in the middle of the road

Several anti-government protesters parked their cars to block several roads in Jerusalem. The police distributed fines, but the cars were not towed.

Left-wing protest leader compares Netanyahu to Hitler

Moshe Radman says government's days are numbered during protest against firing of ISA chief. 'We got through Haman, Pharoah, the Mandate, and Hitler. We'll get through Netanyahu.'

Oscar-nominated actress says she has debt to pay for being Jewish

Debra Winger participates in protest in support for Columbia graduate facing deportation for allegedly supporting Hamas, says she regrets being raised to believe Israel is a homeland for Jews.

Politics in education?

Principals call off school in protest of ISA chief's removal

Dr. Zeev Degani, principal of Gymnasia Herzliya high school, cancels school to allow students to attend demonstration protesting removal of ISA chief Ronen Bar.

Hearing for Columbia grad facing deportation to be held today

Protesters gather ahead of hearing to support Mahmoud Khalil, the US green card holder who faces deportation over antisemitic protests at Columbia and support for Hamas.

'Palestine will live forever'

Anti-Israel activists disrupt Aliyah fair, Jews respond

Anti-Israel activists, holding PLO flags, protest outside Nefesh B’Nefesh Aliyah fair taking place in New Jersey. Group of Jewish people holds counter-protest: “Never again is now."

London:

Pro-Palestinian demonstrator climbed Big Ben

London police were summoned to the Palace of Westminster following reports of a pro-Palestinian demonstrator who climbed Big Ben.

The Crown actor investigated over anti-Israel protest

Khalid Abdalla, star of the British series The Crown, was summoned by the police for a "cautionary interview" after taking part in an anti-Israel protest in London.

Hochul event at City College canceled due to anti-Israel protest

NY Governor announcement at NYC school canceled over safety concerns as protesters gather to accuse her of genocide for opposing antisemitism. 3 protestors arrested.

Anti-Israel protest in NYC marks Nasrallah’s funeral

Several dozen anti-Israel protesters hold funeral for Hezbollah leader in Manhattan’s Washington Square Park, chant “From the river to the sea, Palestine is almost free”.

Los Angeles protesters: Qatar responsible for October 7 massacre

At a former Qatari Prime Minister's home in Los Angeles, protesters accuse Qatar of providing Hamas with around $30 million in funding each month, say Qatar is 'responsible for the October 7th massacre.'

Kfar Saba:

The display that roused a storm

Reservists' group sets up display with 'Arabs' on a pickup truck; three arrested.

17 arrested, police officers injured

Jerusalem protest: 'Kippah and side-locks are no reason to shoot'

Right-wing activists demonstrate at the entrance to Jerusalem, blocking roads. Police say 17 protesters arrested after throwing objects and injuring three police officers.

Watch: Early-morning protest outside justice's home

Activists from the Im Tirtzu organization, which is fighting to prevent the appointment of Supreme Court Justice Yitzhak Amit as Supreme Court President, hold early-morning protest outside his home.

London:

70 arrested after protesters disobey police, go near synagogue

MET commander says unprecedented number of arrests made after protesters disobey instructions to stay away from the area of Central London Synagogue during protest held in spite of Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal.

'Stop this deal'

Bereaved families set up display of coffins in Jerusalem

Families of fallen soldiers set up display of coffins draped in Israeli flags and warn that the current ceasefire deal will lead to many more coffins for IDF soldiers.

Thousands protest against ceasefire deal in Jerusalem

Right-wing organizations, hostages families, and bereaved families demonstrate against deal they say will lead to more attacks and abandon most of the remaining hostages.

Bereaved mother marches for equal draft law

The mother of fallen soldier Saadia Yaakov Dery is marching from Mt. Herzl to the Knesset to demand equal service for all.

'Leave no hostage behind'

A protest against the emerging hostage deal is underway at the entrance to Jerusalem, demanding that the government require Hamas to release all hostages immediately.

Germany:

Thousands protest against far-right AfD party

Thousands of demonstrators protest against Alternative for Germany, delaying the start of its convention.

Gaza residents come out against Hamas dictatorship

A new protest movement demands an end to Hamas' rule, and to improve the living conditions in Gaza.

'Wake-up call' outside home of Supreme Court justice

Activists gather outside the home of Supreme Court Justice Daphne Barak-Erez, protesting her issuance of an order to improve imprisoned terrorists' living conditions.

Anti-Israel activists mark new year with protests in Times Square

Protesters call to "end Zionism" and for "no war on Iran," say it is a 'new year, same struggle.'

Haredim block Bnei Brak streets to protest draft

Dozens of haredi protesters are blocking Jabotinsky Street in Bnei Brak in protest against draft notices sent to young haredi men.

Amid surge in antisemitism:

Australian state proposes ban on protests at religious venues

State government of Victoria unveils new measures to address the surge in antisemitism, including a prohibition on protests outside religious venues.