Social Protests

PLO: Hamas' taxes caused the protests

PLO Executive Committee says Hamas is fully responsible for the social protests that erupted in Gaza.

Head of 'Berlin Protest' to Return to Israel

In a surprising move, the leader of the “Berlin Protest” announces he is shutting down his Facebook page and returning to Israel.

Is the 'Milky' Protest Fading Away?

23,000 people confirmed attendance at cost of living protest in Tel Aviv - but only a few dozen showed up.

Head of Berlin Protest: Lapid Destroyed Our Chances to Buy Homes

Head of Facebook campaign urging Israelis to move to Berlin fires back at Finance Minister who criticized the campaign.

'The Israeli Public is Disappointed'

Prof. who headed socio-economic committee in 2011 warns that protest encouraging Israelis to move to Germany is “a real threat”.

Two Years Later, Social Protest in Tel Aviv's Streets

Leftist-organized protest that lured hundreds of thousands in 2011, weakened economy, expected to be low key.

Israelis Protest Against Budget, Netanyahu's Expenses

Israelis protested against the state budget as well as against the increase in the budget of the Prime Minister’s residence.

Israelis March against Austerity Budget

2,000 people gathered in central Tel Aviv, their ire focused on finance minister Yair Lapid.

Protesters Outside Lapid's Home Tell Him to Resign

About 100 people demonstrated outside the home of Finance Minister Lapid against the planned budget cuts, calling on him to resign.

Protests Forgotten, Cottage Cheese, Dairy Prices to Rise

The mass protests in Israel over the high cost of living several summers ago were triggered by high dairy prices - which are going higher

Clinton Guru Helping Labor Unseat Netanyahu

Democratic strategist Stanley Greenberg, reportedly behind "social protests," hired for Labor campaign.

Surprise? Social Protest Leaders Join Labor List

"Cat is out of the bag," says Likud minister, after "spontaneous" protest leaders join Labor. Arutz Sheva readers not surprised.

Trouble in Haaretz, Too: Strike on Thursday

Two newspapers suffer economic aftershocks of "social protest" that they themselves fueled last year.

US Prepares for Riots, Buys 1.2 Billion Bullets

U.S. Homeland Security is preparing for an all-out “American Spring” rebellion and has bought 1.2 billion bullets for trained snipers.

Hareidim More Zionist than Leftists, Poll Shows

Hareidi religious Jews are more Zionist than leftist, and trust in Netanyahu is far higher than during the Olmert term, a new poll shows.

2nd Man Self-Immolates near Tel Aviv

A second man has set himself afire, this time in Yahud. He was rushed to hospital in serious condition.

Protester's Self-Immolation Sparks New Social Justice Rallies

About 2,000 protest in Tel Aviv against public housing conditions in Israel. Protests also in Jerusalem, Haifa and Be’er Sheva.

Multi Millionaire Guru to Social Protesters: Stop Being Negative

Real estate "guru" Shemin is in Israel with important messages to Israeli social protesters & praise to Israeli entrepanuarship

Regev: Social Protesters Are Simply Leftist Anarchists

MK Miri Regev: the social protesters are left-wing anarchists who act against the State. They do not want social change.

Social Protest Returns as Activists Set Up Tents in Tel Aviv

Social protest activists set up some 20 tents in a park near the central train station in Tel Aviv, this time approved by the city.

Leftists 'Paid Sudanese to Break Bank Windows'

Police investigating information that top activists received NIS 4M to renew "social protests."

Imitating Hamas, Leftists to Hold 'Rage' Demo

"Social Protest" activists call on artists to cancel appearances in "White Night" festival.

MK Ben Ari: Why Kid Gloves against Anarchists?

National Union MK says leftist vandals should have been treated like settlers, hareidim.

Anarchy Takes Over ‘Social Justice’ Protests

Protesters broke bank windows and battled each other as anarchy hijacks the left-wing “social justice” movement. Dozens arrested.

Protest Leader Arrested while Trying to Resume Tent Protest

Tent protest leader Daphni Leef arrested after attempting to set up tents on Tel Aviv’s Rothschild Boulevard, as she did last summer.

Steinitz: Fight the Social Protest

Finance Minister says protesters are dangerous populists. Activists summoned by police.

May 1st Rally Reminiscent of Summer Social Protest

A Tel Aviv rally in honor of International Workers’ Day turned into a call to bring back last summer’s social protest.

Mofaz Banking on Social Agenda

Newly-elected Kadima chairman Shaul Mofaz is hoping a social agenda will restore his party's fortunes and launch him into the premiership.

NIF Exposes its own Involvement in Social Protests

A message on the New Israel Fund's website has revealed the radical organization's involvement in the social protests last summer.

Steinitz: Incitement Against CEOs 'Most Dangerous of All'

“Incitement” against corporations is the most dangerous kind of incitement, says Finance Minister Yuval Steinitz.

Tent Protesters Unfazed by Police Violence

Protesters who demonstrated against the evacuation of a homeless encampment in Tel Aviv were detained. They plan to continue the struggle.

From Occupy to Flying Squads

Can Social Protesters Survive and Thrive without Base Camps?

As the municipalities increasingly evict Occupy movement camps the protesters weigh a shift in tactics.

Protesters Injured at Finance Minister's House

A protest over housing costs at Finance Minister Yuval Steinitz's house turned rowdy and ended in clashes, injuries.

Trajtenberg: Israelis Not Feeling Growth, Govt. to Blame

Trajtenberg says successive governments let prices skyrocket, leaving Israelis facing the same struggles despite economic growth.

Trajtenberg Committee to Present Final Report

The Trajtenberg Committee for socio-economic change to officially release recommendations and final report.

Histadrut in Warning to Trajtenberg

Labor Federation issues veiled warning: if Trajtenberg findings are “insufficient,” Histadrut will respond.

Sheftel: Trajtenberg Ideas would Harm Us All

The Trajtenberg Committee’s ideas would set back Israel’s economic growth, ultimately harming everyone, Sheftel says.

Israeli Freedom Movement: We Need Less Government & More Freedom

New Israeli Freedom Movement: "We don’t have capitalism in Israel, but piggish socialism that controls the market and blocks innovation."

Housing Demo Turns Violent, 20 Arrested

Police arrest about 20 protesters in Tel Aviv after they hurled paint and eggs at municipality. Mayor evacuated.

Daphni Leef: I'm Not a Leftist

Social protest leader Daphni Leef tells Arutz Sheva: I'm not a leftist. There's no right or left in this protest, just people.

Radio Host: Media Taking Advantage of Protests

Radio personality Jojo Abutbul came to take part in a TV panel on the protests and heard anti-government sentiments in the corridor.

Rav Aviner: Social Protests Should Focus on the Poor

Leading Religious Zionist rabbi criticizes the social protest for focusing on the haves, not the have nots.

Social Protest Leader Leef 'Refused to Serve in IDF'

Nail in the coffin of the "social protest?" Grassroots group finds protest leader refused to serve in the IDF 'occupation army'.

MK Matalon: I Did Not See the Protesters Go South

"Not even one busload of protesters went to the South," notes Yisrael Beitenu representative.

Red Flag Protest Continues Despite Deaths

"Social protesters" march in Tel Aviv, shouting pacifist slogans under red banners, even as Gaza attacks.

During the Summer Break, the Knesset Renovates

The Knesset is taking advantage of the summer break to renovate, but not everyone is happy with the timing of the renovation.

Lieberman: Social Protesters 'Paid Shouters'

Foreign minister Avigdor Lieberman said Israel's social protesters 'are just loudmouths paid to shout for the media.'

Protester: Time to Adopt Biblical Social Principles

Arutz Sheva met with “the philosopher of the revolution.” See and hear what he has to say about the solution to the housing crisis.

Glenn Beck Compares Social Protesters to "Communists"

American radio personality Glenn Beck likened Israel's 'social protest' leaders to "communists," asked who is funding them.

Netanyahu: Solutions Within 'Weeks'

Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu vowed to enact solutions to issues raised by Israel's 'social protests' within 'weeks.'

Alternative Social Team: We are Indeed Social Leftists

Arutz Sheva speaks with Prof. Yonah of the alternative social team of experts who wish to guide social protestors and define their demands.

Journalist Liebeskind Tears into 'Social Protest' Hypocrisy

Respected journalist asks why journalists don't take pay cut, attacks Rav Benny Lau for giving "stamp of Kashrut" to leftist rallies.

Leftist 'Elite' Creates Shadow Social Government

Leftists ignore Prime Minister's Social Committee, while Prof. Trajtenberg pays surprise visit to protest tents in Tel Aviv.

'Social Protests' in Peripheral Cities Saturday Night

Tens of thousands attended Israel's ongoing 'social justice' protests across the country Saturday night; Arab sector joins in.

Donor Says Social Protests Political

Left-wing American millionaire and donor to Israel's social protests say they are nothing if not political.

Barak Opposes Defense Cuts: 'We Don't Live In Switzerland'

Defense minister Ehud Barak says he opposes defense cuts despite backing social protests, considering Israel's rough neighborhood.

Survey: What PA? Israelis Focused on Welfare

Most Israelis see socio-economic issues as the country's top concern, while only 11% see talks with the PA as the most pressing issue.

Israeli Ace Reporter: Social Protests Media Driven

Reporter Raviv Drucker says Israel's social protest movement is driven by the media's political agenda.

Knesset Debates No Confidence Motions

Opposition discussed no confidence motions as social protest groups begin bickering. PM: "Jabotinsky believed in free market".

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