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Yair Netanyahu: Protesters are funded by Qatar

Yair Netanyahu, son of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, says protesters who booed during US Envoy Steve Witkoff's speech were funded by Qatar and other foreign agents.

Hostages' daughter:

Boos directed at Netanyahu 'horrific and tactless'

Shir Siegel, daughter of freed hostages Keith and Aviva Siegel, slams Saturday night boos directed at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during US Envoy Steve Witkoff's speech at Hostages Square.

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Embarrassing boos during Witkoff's speech

US Envoy Steve Witkoff speaks at Hostages Square Rally, but is interrputed and booed when he attempts to thank Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Watch.

Ivanka: 'Trump wants you to know that he stands with you, always'

Ahead of hostages' return, Ivanka Trump speaks at Hostages Square rally, sharing messages of faith and hope. 'This is a triumph of faith, courage, and of a shared humanity.'

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Injured soldier pulls off prosthetic leg in message to Netanyahu

Injured IDF soldier Ophir Engelsman demands War against Hamas continue to victory. 'We were not wounded in vain; we did not lose limbs — arms, legs — for us to go and surrender to the enemy.'

To protest Gaza City offensive

Hostages' families camp out at PM's residence

Families of hostages camp outside Prime Minister’s Residence in Jerusalem, warning Gaza offensive endangers their loved ones and demanding a deal.

Police arrest additional suspect in Rehavia arson

Police arrest individual suspected of involvement in arson during leftist protest in Jerusalem.

Enormous flag at Hostages Square: 'Trump, save the hostages now!'

At demonstration in Tel Aviv's Hostages Square, protesters fly enormous flag calling on US President Donald Trump to act to free the hostages still held by Hamas in Gaza.

Reservist whose car was burned by leftist activists refuses money

Yoav Bar-Shai, whose car was burned by leftist activists demonstrating near the Prime Minister's residence, says he opposes the demonstrations, urges donations to be redirected to help injured soldiers with rehab.

At Hostages Square: Demonstration marks 700 days since Oct. 7

Protesters at Tel Aviv's Hostages Square mark 700 days of hostages' captivity, sign 'SOS.' Watch.

Reservist named as suspect in arson near PM's residence

Lieutenant Colonel (res.) Amos Doron named as suspect in arson near Prime Minister's residence; court extends his arrest by five days.

'Like fascists'

Netanyahu condemns protests after car burned near his home

PM Netanyahu blasted anti-government protests as violent and illegitimate, citing arson near his Jerusalem home and daily threats against him and his family.

Leftist protest:

Vehicle burned in protest belongs to active reservist

Leftist protesters setting vehicles near Prime Minister's Residence aflame burn vehicle belonging to IDF reservist who is on active duty, leaving his wife and three children without a car.

Leftist protesters set garbage cans on fire near PM's residence

Anti-government protesters and relatives of some hostages begin three days of protests in Jerusalem, pushing to end the war against Hamas - no matter what the price.

'Policy is binding': Ben Gvir rejects AG's position

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir responds to Attorney General Gali Baharav Miara's letter, rejects claims over roadblock policy.

AG to Ben Gvir:

Policy on demonstrations lacks validity

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara criticizes National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir’s new roadblock policy as beyond his authority.

Families of hostages protest outside Cabinet meeting

Relatives of some of the hostages demonstrate outside Cabinet meeting, demanding deal with Hamas. 'You have ten days to end this.'

Red paint poured near IDF Chief of Staff's home

Far-left activists protest outside IDF chief’s home, spill red paint, in protest of IDF conquest of Gaza City.

New police rules bar protesters from blocking major routes

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir published a policy paper regulating police conduct at protests, banning the blocking of highways, hospital access, and emergency routes.

Haredi protesters block major roads in central Israel

Protests erupt in the Sharon area against draft dodgers' arrests, causing massive traffic jams.

Hostages' Families Forum declares second day of disruptions

The Hostages’ Families Forum announced another nationwide day of disruption this Sunday under the banner 'Israel Stops Again,' culminating in a mass evening rally in Tel Aviv.

'Pausing for Psalms'

Thousands participate in rally led by hostage families

Thousands across the country take part in the "Pausing for Psalms" rally, initiated by hostage families, calling for the swift return of their loved ones.

Shabbos Kestenbaum:

Israeli protests misplace anger over hostage crisis

US-based activist says demonstrations demanding Netanyahu resign and hostages’ release misdirect anger at Israel instead of Hamas, harming the cause.

Tel Aviv:

Hundreds of thousands gather to call for release of hostages

Over 400,000 people gathered at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, demanding the release of Hamas-held captives, with organizers warning: 'Don’t let them turn to ash.'

Smotrich to Netanyahu:

Order a charge into Gaza, we'll have victory before winter

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich dismissed nationwide protests as a failure, urging Prime Minister Netanyahu to ignore pressure and order the IDF to fully defeat Hamas in Gaza.

Hostage’s father:

Protests Aim to topple gov’t, not free hostages

Avishai David, father of hostage Evyatar David, accused nationwide protests of exploiting hostages’ suffering for political purposes, saying their real aim is to oust the government.

NYC couple refuses to let anti-Israel protest stop their wedding

Couple declares 'nothing can stop love' after overcoming a loud anti-Israel protest that was staged right outside their wedding venue.

'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.

Captivity survivor:

During last moments in captivity, I prayed aloud

Hamas captivity survivor Eliya Cohen recalls experience in captivity, says he lives with feelings of guilt every day. 'Make a deal that will bring everyone back.'

Captivity survivor:

'There's food beyond that door - I smelled it'

Hamas captivity survivor Omer Wenkert speaks at demonstration, says video of Evyatar David brings him back to Hamas' tunnels. 'I know they have food there beyond the door, I used to smell it every day while I was getting two handfuls of rice a day.'

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Driver of humanitarian aid truck drags teen over road

At Dimona protest, teen protester tries to block aid truck to Gaza, driver drags him over the road; police beat young girls attending protest.

Hostage's parents urge one-phase deal to bring all hostages home

'No more delays, no more partial deals': New Yorkers rally with hostage families in Central Park to 'bring everyone home.'

Deputy Minister Cohen:

Label ‘Brothers in Arms’ a terror organization

Deputy Minister Almog Cohen urges the government to designate "Brothers in Arms" as a terror organization after a member was arrested for plotting to assassinate the Prime Minister.

Demonstration near US Embassy: 'This is the time'

'US holds the key to tipping the balance - to influencing both Israel and Hamas to close the deal and bring the hostages home,' hostage Itay Chen's father Ruby says.

Netanyahu:

'We have a mission, complete victory'

Prime Minister Netanyahu called on Israelis to attend a right-wing rally expected on Thursday in Jerusalem, calling it "a demonstration against the rule of the bureaucrats. Who are you? Were you elected Prime Minister?"

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.

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Dozens of protesters storm Likud headquarters

Police say demonstrators light fires, block roads, and break into Metzudat Ze'ev, prompting officers to use force after the protest declared unlawful. 62 protesters arrested, two officers injured.

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.'

‘Still there, still trembling’:

Freed hostage exposes ongoing Hamas brutality

Thousands gather in Tel Aviv as Israel nears 600 days since the October 7 massacre, survivor Naama Levy recounts the horrors of captivity and the fear still haunting those left behind. 'They’re there, clinging to walls, praying to survive.'

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.

Captivity survivor: We returned to life but can't truly heal

Crowd gathers in Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, with released hostages recounting their experiences and sharing their pain at the captivity of the remaining hostages.

Captivity survivor:

'I told Trump that he'd been sent by G-d to save us'

Released hostage Omer Shem Tov turns to US President Donald Trump, asking him to use his power to bring the remaining 59 hostages home to their families. 'They need a miracle, too.'

Hostages' families: Deal must bring everyone home, in one stage

Families of hostages held in Gaza hold demonstration demanding deal with Hamas include only one stage and bring home everyone who is still held captive. 'No stages, no division into groups!'

Captivity survivor:

They told me I'd be released - and brought me to a house in Gaza

Hamas captivity survivors Moran Stella Yanai and Noga Weiss share details about their time in Hamas captivity at Passover event in Tel Aviv.

Hostages' families: Bring them all home - together

Families of hostages mark 18 months since October 7 massacre, demand all hostages released at once.

Captivity survivor Omer Wenkert:

For 505 days, I was starved, humiliated, and beaten

Hamas captivity survivor Omer Wenkert speaks of his time in captivity. 'I was held in extreme conditions in a narrow tunnel with a waste pit beside me.'

Horrific

Demonstrator commits indecent act on female officer

Footage shows an anti-government protester obscenely clinging to a female Border Police officer during a demonstration in Jerusalem.

Jerusalem's protests reach Knesset

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

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.'

Anti-government protest:

MK Almog Cohen violently attacked at entrance to Knesset

After left-wing protesters blocked the roads leading to the Knesset, MK Almog Cohen was forced to arrive on foot and was attacked by rioters. Cohen: 'It will end with blood in the streets.'

After threatening not to serve:

IDF dismisses anti-government activist from reserve duty

Dror Gavish, an officer in the reserves and leader of the anti-government Kaplan Force, was permanently dismissed from reserve duty after he threatened not to report for duty to protest the government.

Mother of slain hostage:

'Don't set my country on fire'

Iris Haim, the mother of slain hostage Yotam, asked to tone down the public rhetoric: ' Stop it, stop this drift of burning, of breaking, of dismantling.'

Infuriating footage:

Anti-government protesters tear down photos of fallen soldiers

Footage shows protesters tearing down banners with the photos of soldiers who fell in the war. 'In the Holy Land, which our fathers dreamt of in exile, nothing is holy anymore.'

Captivity survivor: 'I was kidnapped from my bed under gunfire'

Crowds gather in Tel Aviv calling for the release of the 59 hostages still held captive in Gaza.

Israeli Left once again urges civil disobedience

At rally calling for hostages' return, Yesh Atid chief MK Yair Lapid calls for 'tax rebellion,' urges civil disobedience; Democrats chief MK Yair Golan calls to 'paralyze the economy.'

Firing of ISA Chief:

Thousands protest outside Cabinet meeting

The protesters, some of whom affiliate with the anti-government Kaplan protest movement, chanted against the judicial reform and slowed down traffic, causing ministers to arrive late to the meeting.

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Protester hit by taxi in Jerusalem

A taxi driver drove into a left-wing protester who blocked a road in the capital, lightly injuring him.

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.'

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.