News and updates about riots

Two shepherds injured by riots over Shabbat

Dozens of Arab rioters attacked two Israeli shepherds in separate incidents over Shabbat in Sameia and Gush Etzion.

Two shepherds injured by riots over Shabbat

Karlin-Stoliner Rebbe to followers: 'Have we lost our minds?'

Karlin-Stolin Rebbe condemns Bnei Brak riots, stressing 'no justification' for violent behavior.

Karlin-Stoliner Rebbe to followers: 'Have we lost our minds?'

Footage from Bnei Brak:

Suspects attack Viznitz hassidim and are arrested

Police arrest five suspects who allegedly threw projectiles at members of the Viznitz Hassidic court.

Suspects attack Viznitz hassidim and are arrested

Bnei Brak burning

Arson, attacks on drivers, and clashes with police

Dozens of youths set fires, blocked roads, and clashed with police in Bnei Brak, as Mayor Hanoch Zeibert urged parents to keep teens at home.

Arson, attacks on drivers, and clashes with police

All detainees arrested in Bnei Brak riots released

Judges release all 26 arrested in Bnei Brak riots, attorneys say arrests were 'show arrests.'

All detainees arrested in Bnei Brak riots released

Shas MK:

'A disgrace, I am ashamed of this'

MK Yinon Azoulay strongly condemns the violence in the streets of Bnei Brak: "These people are not from our camp. All the great rabbis of the generation denounce such behavior."

'A disgrace, I am ashamed of this'

Arrests for show?

27 haredi protesters detained, 20 released

Lawyers representing the detainees in Bnei Brak claim that most of them were passersby who were not involved in the riots.

27 haredi protesters detained, 20 released

Rabbis Lando and Hirsch condemn riots in Bnei Brak

Two prominent haredi leaders condemned the riots today, writing that they were forbidden both as a danger and a sacrilege.

Rabbis Lando and Hirsch condemn riots in Bnei Brak

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Haredi rioters attack two news crews in Bnei Brak

Haredi yeshiva students assaulted crews from Channel 13 and Kan News amid riots in the city.

Haredi rioters attack two news crews in Bnei Brak

IDF Chief to assaulted soldiers: This is an intolerable reality

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir spoke with the two IDF commanders attacked by haredim in Bnei Brak, pledging to investigate the incident to ensure it does not happen again.

IDF Chief to assaulted soldiers: This is an intolerable reality

Appalling footage

Tefillin and prayerbook burned in Bnei Brak riot

Haredi rioters in Bnei Brak torched a police motorcycle that was carrying a bag containing tefillin and a prayerbook. Rioters also flipped over a police squadcar.

Tefillin and prayerbook burned in Bnei Brak riot

Riots break out near Draft Office

Violent clashes break out between protesters and police after riots begin near Tel Hashomer Draft Office.

Riots break out near Draft Office

Police look to end use of Skunk solution for crowd control

The Israel Police has decided to explore finding alternatives to using the malodorous chemical compound 'Skunk' for dispersing riots.

Police look to end use of Skunk solution for crowd control

Riots in Na'alin during MK Sukkot's tour

Riots and arson occurred in the village of Na'alin in an attempt to disrupt a tour by MK Tzvi Sukkot. "We will continue to fight against environmental terrorism."

Riots in Na'alin during MK Sukkot's tour

Violent clashes in Jerusalem leave 10 police officers injured

Police say 10 officers injured, four rioters arrested, as police use riot dispersal methods on violent crowd protesting ticketing of draft-dodging yeshiva student.

Violent clashes in Jerusalem leave 10 police officers injured

Government worker led a riot, was summoned for a hearing

A senior Interior Ministry employee and Jaffa imam was arrested on incitement charges following riots in the city and later released under restrictions; the Interior Ministry summoned him for an immediate hearing.

Government worker led a riot, was summoned for a hearing

Extremists riot on highway, attacking Arabs

Police, IDF, report dozens of masked extremists burning tires and attempting to harm Palestinian Authority Arabs on Route 60.

Extremists riot on highway, attacking Arabs

Shepherd attacked by dozens of Arab rioters in Binyamin

Dozens of rioters assaulted a shepherd near a farm in western Binyamin. The farm owner carried out a “suspect apprehension procedure” to drive them away.

Shepherd attacked by dozens of Arab rioters in Binyamin

Jewish teen indicted for nationalist-motivated rampage in Samaria

State Prosecutor's Office files indictment against Jewish teen who joined violent nationalist riot near Beit Lid.

Jewish teen indicted for nationalist-motivated rampage in Samaria

PM, ministers condemn riot, arson in Judea and Samaria

Defense Minister Israel Katz expressed full support for the Central Command chief and called for strict action against the rioters involved in the arson and vandalism in an Arab village.

PM, ministers condemn riot, arson in Judea and Samaria

Riots in Palestinian village, no casualties reported

Security sources said that dozens of Israelis entered a village in the Gush Etzion area, setting fire to a house and four Palestinian-owned cars. IDF forces are currently on the scene.

Riots in Palestinian village, no casualties reported

Battle against illegal construction:

Bedouin set fire to homes, protesting demolitions

Authorities demolish illegal Bedouin structures in southern Israel, locals violently protest, set fire to homes and tires.

Bedouin set fire to homes, protesting demolitions

'Day of Disruption'

32 arrested for rioting, blocking roads, across the country

Police arrested 32 protesters during nationwide demonstrations led by the Hostages’ Families Forum and anti-government groups, as roadblocks, clashes, and disruptions hit major cities.

32 arrested for rioting, blocking roads, across the country

Jewish rioters torch IDF facility, harm critical security system

Extremists set fire to IDF operational site in Judea and Samaria, causing millions in damage and harming vital security infrastructure; IDF warns attack endangers civilian safety.

Jewish rioters torch IDF facility, harm critical security system

Third day of riots grips Los Angeles amid immigration crackdown

National Guard confronts violent protests as Mexican flags waved, police vehicle torched.

Third day of riots grips Los Angeles amid immigration crackdown

17 arrested after squad car set on fire near Jewish town

ISA, police, arrest 17 after dozens of rioters hurl rocks towards police officers, set squad car aflame near Kokhav Hashahar.

17 arrested after squad car set on fire near Jewish town

Anti-conscription rally:

Haredi rioters attack police with rocks

A rally against haredi conscription turned violent when dozens of rioters blocked roads, shattered the window of a bus, and threw rocks and other projectiles at police.

Haredi rioters attack police with rocks

Following chaos in Khan Yunis:

Israel delaying release of terrorists slated to be freed in deal

Following scenes of chaos and violence in Khan Yunis, political echelon orders release of 110 terrorists to be delayed.

Israel delaying release of terrorists slated to be freed in deal

Palestinian date:

1,146 shooting attacks carried out in Judea and Samaria in 2024

A Palestinian information center published data regarding the 5,919 various acts of terror carried out by Arabs over the past year.

1,146 shooting attacks carried out in Judea and Samaria in 2024

Violent riots in Paris ahead of Israeli soccer team's match

Less than 24 hours before Israel takes on France at the Parc des Princes stadium, pro-Arab activists rioted in the streets of Paris.

Violent riots in Paris ahead of Israeli soccer team's match

Jit riot investigation

Two rapid response team members from nearby community dismissed

The investigation into the riot revealed that the first force that arrived at the scene did not manage to fully gauge the situation

Two rapid response team members from nearby community dismissed

Rabbi Medan:

Extremists may bring economic sanctions on all settlers

Rosh Yeshiva of Har Etzion warns recent anti-Arab riots in Judea and Samaria and the silence of rabbis and leaders in the face of this violence will harm all Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria.

Extremists may bring economic sanctions on all settlers

White House: Attacks by violent settlers must stop

US condemns violent riot by far-right activists in the Palestinian Arab town of Jit in Samaria.

White House: Attacks by violent settlers must stop

British multiculturalism is a riot victim

It has been killed by too much diversity. Opinion.

British multiculturalism is a riot victim

Amsterdam:

Pro-Palestinian rioters toss ammonia at police officers

Police and protesters clash in Amsterdam as successive pro-Palestinian encampments roil city.

Pro-Palestinian rioters toss ammonia at police officers

IDF:

Dozens injured in clashes over murdered teen

Following the discovery of Binyamin Achimeir's body, violent clashes broke out between Israeli and Palestinian Arab civilians in the area of the search.

Dozens injured in clashes over murdered teen

Ben Gvir backs the officers

Clashes in eastern Jerusalem, 12-year-old killed

During riot in Shuafat, 12-year-old Arab boy shoots fireworks directly at officers, who open fire and hit him. Boy later pronounced dead.

Clashes in eastern Jerusalem, 12-year-old killed

Attempt to storm Israeli embassy in Jordan

Hundreds riot outside Israeli embassy in Jordan following blast at Gaza hospital Hamas blamed on Israel.

Attempt to storm Israeli embassy in Jordan

Police push using live fire against those blocking roads in war

Request to use live fire is in preparation for possible conflicts and following lessons learned from 2021 military operation, report says.

Police push using live fire against those blocking roads in war

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Assailant opens fire at Israel Border Police at Gaza border

Violent riot occurs in northern Gaza Strip. Security forces respond after being fired at.

Assailant opens fire at Israel Border Police at Gaza border

During border riots:

IDF strikes Hamas military post in Gaza Strip

IDF aircraft strikes military post belonging to Hamas during violent riot adjacent to security fence.

IDF strikes Hamas military post in Gaza Strip

Police arrest suspect seen holding weapon during Tel Aviv riots

Police arrest individual suspected of wielding weapon during Saturday's violent rioting in Tel Aviv.

Police arrest suspect seen holding weapon during Tel Aviv riots

Footage: Eritrean infiltrator holds weapon during Tel Aviv riot

Security footage reveals infiltrator holding pistol and stick during south Tel Aviv riot.

Footage: Eritrean infiltrator holds weapon during Tel Aviv riot

Sweden:

Arrests made after violent riot breaks out during Quran burning

Swedish police arrest two people and detained 10 after violent riot breaks out at protest involving a burning of the Quran in Malmo.

Arrests made after violent riot breaks out during Quran burning

Netanyahu, govt. to examine deporting Tel Aviv rioters

PM to convene ministerial team to examine responses to mss riot by illegal infiltrators from Eritrea in Tel Aviv.

Netanyahu, govt. to examine deporting Tel Aviv rioters

Tel Aviv Dep. Mayor promises to rid city of Eritrean rioters

'Unthinkable' that foreigner should harm security of Tel Aviv residents, Dep. Mayor Haim Goren says.

Tel Aviv Dep. Mayor promises to rid city of Eritrean rioters

Special team to examine action against Eritrean rioters

PM Netanyahu to convene special team to examine measures to be taken against infiltrators who took part in Tel Aviv riots.

Special team to examine action against Eritrean rioters

Riots near Gaza border:

Palestinian Arabs attempt to cross into Israel

Rioters throw explosive devices at border fence, attempt to cross into Israel. IDF soldiers respond.

Palestinian Arabs attempt to cross into Israel

Three police officers injured in Temple Mount riots

Arabs hurl rocks at police forces on Temple Mount; one officer fires a warning shot.

Three police officers injured in Temple Mount riots

Demand for counterterror dogs growing among security forces

Israel's security forces are requesting steadily more working dogs to counter increasingly common terrorist activity and violent riots.

Demand for counterterror dogs growing among security forces

Two Israeli farms attacked within minutes

Two separate Samaria homesteads attacked within minutes of one another by large groups of Palestinian Arab rioters.

Two Israeli farms attacked within minutes

The real crisis in the West

In obsessing over Israel's policies, the free world is looking the wrong way. Op-ed.

The real crisis in the West

Religious Zionist Rabbi praises ISA for protecting Palestinians

Rabbi Yaakov Medan, a senior figure in the Religious Zionist community, commended the ISA for working to protect Palestinians from Israelis.

Religious Zionist Rabbi praises ISA for protecting Palestinians

Malta demands to play Israel in a neutral country

Among the reasons given for moving the next UEFA game were violent fans, Israel's politics, and the security situation with the PA.

Malta demands to play Israel in a neutral country

Wiesenthal Centre to Macron:

'Current Riots are a Risk for Jews'

The Wiesenthal Centre sent a letter to the French President to suggest solutions to the antisemitic incidents during the protests.

'Current Riots are a Risk for Jews'

'Truly horrifying' to see Holocaust memorial being vandalized

Paris-area Holocaust memorial vandalized amid unrest following police killing of a teenager.

'Truly horrifying' to see Holocaust memorial being vandalized

Marseille resident to INN:

'We haven't slept, its dangerous outside'

Dan Lilty, a Jewish resident of Marseille, says riots in country are not explicitly antisemitic. 'The rioters only want to steal and riot.'

'We haven't slept, its dangerous outside'

France:

Rioters ram car into mayor's home, set building on fire

Paris suburb's mayor accuses rioters of assassination attempt in assault on his home while his wife and children were sleeping.

Rioters ram car into mayor's home, set building on fire

France in flames: 875 arrested as riots continue

The riots over a deadly police shooting saw hundreds arrested, homes torched, businesses looted, and police officers injured.

France in flames: 875 arrested as riots continue

667 arrested as riots sweep France after police shooting

Demonstrations against the shooting of a teenager by a police officer in France turned into widespread rioting and hundreds of arrests.

667 arrested as riots sweep France after police shooting