News for Protests Arrests made during protests against NetanyahuDemonstrators arrested after trying to march toward PM's residence in Jerusalem and failing to comply with police request to clear the road. Protest against UNRWA held in GazaHundreds of demonstrators demand that UNRWA not cut back on the services it provides to "Palestinian refugees" despite the budget deficit. Nine protesters arrested in JerusalemPolice arrest three protesters who violated public order and attacked police during march in the streets of Jerusalem. MK Ayelet Shaked: Govt has taken small businesses hostageShaked alleges that lockdown was only imposed because government couldn't reach compromise on restricting demonstrations. Police Chief to protesters: 'We will not allow violence'Police Commissioner warns planned protest participants: 'We will not allow officers who went on duty to protect the public to be attacked.' De Blasio: Police response to ‘disgusting’ assault of Orthodox journalist ‘will be fixed’New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says he is unsatisfied with police response to assault on Orthodox reporter covering Brooklyn protest. Head of Police: 'We're not a political entity'Israeli police superintendent said officers were doing everything in their power to serve and protect, were faced with difficult challenges. Brooklyn: Mob of protesters corner journalist accused of 'informing on his community'Reporter and member of the Hasidic community in Borough Park cornered during protest against Cuomo's restrictions. Watch: Clashes between protesters and police near KnessetClashes break out between protesters and an inspector and a policeman who took down a sign from the Menorah statue. MK Naftali Bennett: 'Nothing will happen if we pause protests for a few weeks''It wasn't easy to pray outdoors on Yom Kippur, but it can be done - and restricting protests can and should be done too." Israel now has more daily coronavirus-related deaths per capita than the U.S.Coronavirus is spreading faster and wider than ever before - no one is immune. Temple Mount activists petition Supreme Court for right to hold protests on Temple Mount'We plan to test the Court and see if it wants to defend the rights of all Jews to protest, or just the left wing' Nissenkorn blasts Netanyahu: He incites and dividesJustice Minister livid after Netanyahu says left-wing demonstrators protesting against are "anarchists" and "delusional". Chief Rabbi: Same rules must apply to both protests and prayersRabbi Lau concedes that synagogues can be shut on Yom Kippur - as long as demonstrations are restricted too. Interior Minister Aryeh Deri: Synagogues must remain open on Yom KippurFor the remainder of lockdown, Deri concedes that prayers will be held outdoors only - as long as protests are also restricted. Those who violate virus regulations should be imprisoned, says MK Miki ZoharWe don't need stricter regulations - we just need tougher enforcement, coalition head insists.Watch: 'Social justice' protest in Habimah SquareProtesters release to the air balloons representing promises they say 'the PM let into the air that were never fulfilled.' Leftist protester issues call to protest organizers: 'Stop the demonstrations'Anti-Netanyahu demonstrator calls for halt in demonstrations to honor lockdown. 'We're in favor of unity, give it a chance.' Watch: Protesters outside airport ahead of Netanyahu's US tripProtesters say PM leaving country in chaos as he flies to Washington.Protesters in Jerusalem clash with police, 12 arrestedProtesters outside the PM's Residence in Jerusalem try to break through a police blockade, resulting in clashes. Watch: Violent criminals openly attack police in New York CityViolent criminals openly attack police officers in New York City for citing them for parking violations. Democracy and protests: A perspectiveCivilized democratic forms of direct and indirect democracy differ from mob democracy whose whiff arises from the streets of Jerusalem.Oped. Today's anti-PM protests are hardly grassroots, spontaneous outburstsLike in the USA, there has been significant funding for the anti-PM protests. Let's not follow the American protest model. Op-ed. Police guard anti-Netanyahu protesters after veiled threatLefitsts file complaint with police, receive extra security, after right-wing activist calls them 'germs.' Lebanese protesters clash with security forces outside parliamentLebanese security forces fire tear gas to disperse dozens of anti-government demonstrators angered by the Beirut blast. 'I show Father freaks at demonstrations and it makes him laugh'Prime Minister's son Yair Netanyahu says he showed his father filmed footage of protests" 'It entertains him. Even gives him a boost.' Riots and protests from Portland to JerusalemAs in the US, left-wing protesters in Israel have hitched a ride on the economic distress the pandemic induced, with media support. Op-ed. Watch: Demonstrations against NetanyahuThousands of leftists demonstrated across the country against Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu. 12 protesters were arrested in Jerusalem. Dozens of Israelis protest PM Netanyahu - from San FranciscoProtest organizer says he plans to protest 'on a regular basis, until Netanyahu is gone.' Report: New York firefighters won't use hoses against violent riotersWhile hoses are being used by police forces in Israel, NYC fire department bans their use for crowd control Netanyahu's son summoned to court over 'threats' to protest leadersComplaint filed against Yair Netanyahu after he tweeted a call on PM's supporters to come "harass" protesters against him. Poll: Over half Israelis believe the demonstrations are violentNew poll shows 30% of Israelis support how police handle demonstrations, 52% of Israelis say the recent protests are violent. 1,000 protesters outside PM's ResidenceSmaller demonstration against PM Netanyahu than on previous nights following fast of Tisha B'Av. Four arrested during leftist protest in Tel AvivHundreds of leftist demonstrators block roads in Tel Aviv during anti-Netanyahu protest. Four arrested, including one for throwing a rock. Suspected stabbing at anti-Netanyahu protestMan transferred for medical treatment after suffering wounds to his neck during protest. Thousands protest against PM Netanyahu in Jerusalem and CaesareaLeftist hold protests against PM Netanyahu in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and Caesarea, as police warn against use of violence. Yair Lapid: 'You're disconnected. Enough!'Opposition leader claims: 'People across the country, on all the bridges and at all the junctions people are saying, enough.' Again: Leftist demonstration in Jerusalem turns violent55 protesters arrested near Prime Minister's Residence after refusing to heed police calls to disperse.Demonstrators protest outside of Knesset against Coronavirus LawDozens of protesters block traffic outside of the Knesset to protest plans to strip Coronavirus Committee of oversight on government orders. Watch: Smoke grenade hurled at policeIsrael Police: Tuesday night's protesters were allowed to vent their fury, until small number disturbed public order, threw a smoke grenade. Leftist demonstration in Jerusalem turns violent, 34 arrestedProtesters calling for removal of PM concentrate in Paris Square in Jerusalem, riot and confront the police.Hundreds of left-wing protesters march in JerusalemBlack Flags movement: Netanyahu turning Israel from a democracy into a 'Bibicracy.' Fashion consultant tells Arutz Sheva: 'We're in a state of war'Designer and fashion consultant Moshik Glamine tells Arutz Sheva coronavirus crisis should be treated as state of war.Oregon: 7 Jewish leaders demand Department of Homeland Security withdraw federal agentsPortland-area members of leftist organization demand withdrawal of federal agents sent to help control protests. Black woman smears paint on BLM mural at Trump Tower in NYCBevelyn Beatty of The Well Ministries dumps paint on 'Black Liver Matter' mural painted in front of Trump Tower in NYC. Netanyahu: Disgrace to see PA flags at protestPrime Minister criticizes left-wing protesters for waving Palestinian Authority flags outside his official residence. Watch: 'Defense troupe' for Netanyahu, played by Ayoob KaraActivist Ran Carmi Buzlago unveils team protesting in favor of PM Netanyahu with help of former Minister Ayoob Kara. MK Zohar: Either stop demonstrations or open businessesCoalition Chairman demands government ends double standard which allows protests against the government but not businesses to open. PLO flag at a demonstration in JerusalemProtesters demonstrating against PM's conduct break through checkpoints and block roads. One of the protesters waved a PLO flag. Israeli embassy tweet slams Netanyahu, haredimPost comparing Netanyahu to beheaded king of France, appears on official Twitter account of Israeli embassy in Ghana. 50 arrested during leftist protest in JerusalemProtesters near PM's residence set trash bins on fire and throw objects at police. 50 arrested. Demonstrators claim 6 injured as police clear protest encampmentPolice dismantle protest encampment near Prime Minister's Residence. 6 reportedly injured in resulting clashes with protesters.Tel Aviv protesters block roads, confront policeProtesters in Tel Aviv marched to Azrieli and blocked the intersection. Confrontations with police reported, traffic blocked. Thousands protest in Tel AvivProtestors demand compensation for losses due to Covid-19 restrictions. 'We're not afraid of coronavirus, we're afraid gov't will kill us.' Why was God angry? And where was Moses?One of the interpretations of the name Pinchas is "mouth of brass", suggesting that he is the forebear of those who mount protests. Texas: Harris County prosecutor resigns after sharing political Facebook postTexas prosecutor resigns over sharing Facebook post comparing Black Lives Matter to the Nazis. 'Blood' spouts from fountain at Israeli 'Donald Trump Square'Fake blood in fountain at square honoring US President Donald Trump in central Israel city of Petah Tikva |
