protests

At Kerem Shalom:

Protesters block Gaza aid trucks, demand Hamas disarmament

Protesters block approximately 50 aid trucks near Kerem Shalom, demanding Gaza's demilitarization, end to Hamas-empowering 'humanitarian' aid.

Draft evader's arrest sparks violent clashes at Elad yeshivas

Protests erupt in Elad after yeshiva student arrested for draft evasion; students accuse hurling stun grenades in yeshiva compounds, allegedly near uninvolved students.

Clashes and protests

Haredi draft dodger arrested in Kfar Saba

Dozens of haredi protesters gathered outside the police station in Kfar Saba to protest the arrest of a draft dodger. Demonstrations were also held on Highway 4.

Albania:

Threats against Jewish institutions amid wave of protests

As anti-government protests spread to Albania, extremists issue online threats against Jewish institutions, including the country's central synagogue.

Far-left activists disrupt Ben Gvir speech at Tel Aviv University

Standing Together activists attempt to silence National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir during campus event attended by hundreds of students, sparking confrontations with supporters.

Israeli woman attacked in Istanbul mall

Dozens of pro-Palestinian rioters attack Turkish-Israeli woman in Istanbul mall, verbally abusing her before turning physical; police investigate.

France:

Macron ‘shocked’ by riots sweeping through France

Macron vows to prosecute rioters as more than 2,000 are arrested and over 600 security personnel injured in unrest across France.

Without prior warning

Extremist haredi protesters block Gan Yavne Interchange

Dozens of protesters from the Jerusalem Faction blocked the Gan Yavne Interchange in protest against the arrests of military draft evaders, hours before a planned demonstration on Highway 4.

Two arrested

Extremist protesters attempt to storm IDF building near Bnei Brak

Violent clashes erupt near Bnei Brak as dozens of extremist protesters attempt to force their way into a building housing an IDF unit responsible for integrating haredi soldiers.

'Take off your kippah'

Ofer Winter confronted in Bnei Brak

Ofer Winter receives a warm reception in Bnei Brak before being confronted by extremist haredi protesters from the Jerusalem Faction, who shout insults at him.

Shas blames anti-draft riots on attorney general

Shas claims draft-evasion arrests are politically motivated to weaken the right-wing bloc.

Haredi faction announces mass protests, major roadblocks

Jerusalem Faction announces mass demonstrations protesting arrests of yeshiva students; major traffic disruptions expected in Jerusalem and central Israel.

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Thousands demonstrate in London - Haddad confronts them

Israel advocate Yoseph Haddad confronted thousands of demonstrators in London and shouted: “On October 7, 1,200 Israelis, Arabs and Jews, were murdered together."

Arrest failed

Watch: Haredi extremists riot in Modi'in

Extremist haredim clash with police during attempted arrest of haredi draft-evader; officers evacuated.

Satmar teacher faces deportation after tearing down Israeli flag

An Israeli teacher affiliated with the Satmar Hasidic movement is being held by US immigration authorities after his visa was revoked following a 2023 protest-related incident.

Morocco:

Israel embassy plans spark protests across 45 cities

Protesters gathered across Morocco after Rabat and Jerusalem agreed to open embassies and exchange ambassadors, with police detaining several in Tangier.

Loud cheering:

Protesters tear down PLO flag in Amsterdam

Crowd erupts in cheers as pro-Israel demonstrators pull massive PLO flag from building overlooking Amsterdam’s Dam Square.

After record election result

Thousands protest far-right AfD

Thousands protest across Germany after the AfD won nearly 44% in Saxony-Anhalt, as opponents warn of the far-right party's growing political power.

Anti-Israel protest moved away from Budapest Cholent Festival

Hungarian authorities redirected a planned anti-Israel demonstration away from the entrance to Budapest’s Cholent Festival following concerns over a targeted provocation against local Jews.

Knesset Speaker furious after posters target his children

Amir Ohana says posters were placed along his children’s entire route to school, accusing his political opponents of crossing a dangerous line.

Chaos in Jerusalem:

Rioters torch bins, tear down light rail barriers

Hundreds block Bar-Ilan intersection, damage infrastructure, as police deploy stun grenades and water cannons; two arrested.

Eida Haharedit calls haredim to the streets over IDF draft

Hardline haredi rabbinical leadership calls for mass protests in Jerusalem Sunday, vowing to intensify campaign against haredi enlistment in IDF.

Haredi extremists protest, Geha Interchange blocked

Extremists blocked the Geha Interchange, in the Petah Tikva and Bnei Brak area, as well as Jabotinsky Street, which separates the two cities, in protest against the arrest of a Haredi draft dodger.

Protests expected following yeshiva student's arrest

Arrest of alleged haredi draft evader ends five weeks of relative calm, with protesters expected to target Highway 4 near Bnei Brak.

'We demand justice': Angry law interns confront Levin

Dozens of law interns gather outside Justice Minister Yariv Levin's home, demanding he intervene after unusually difficult bar exam left only about one-third of candidates with a passing grade.

Watch: Sabbath café protest erupts as Liberman visits

Dozens of haredi demonstrators protest outside Jerusalem café open on Sabbath during visit by Yisrael Beytenu leader MK Avigdor Liberman.

Givati revolt

100 soldiers go AWOL, most return

Givati Brigade soldiers walk out of Sde Teiman base after being ordered to dismantle memorial honoring fallen comrades.

Trump calls Iranian regime 'savages' after execution of protester

US President calls one of the latest protesters to be executed by the Iranian regime the 'latest one of 52,000.'

Mass protest planned for near military prison

Thousands of Sanz hasidim expected to protest outside Military Prison 10 after military court extends detention of two community members.

Petition: Why did leftist activists receive more compensation?

Honenu attorney petitions Supreme Court demanding answers on why leftist activists received 48,000 NIS in compensation while right-wing activists received far less after suffering the same treatment.

Prominent haredi rabbi condemns violent protests as 'false zeal'

Rabbi Daniel Wolfson criticized the extremist tactics behind recent anti-draft demonstrations, warning that violence and provocation undermine the Haredi cause and only deepen public anger and division.

Jerusalem:

Haredi protest targets Jerusalem café over Sabbath operations

A newly opened café in central Jerusalem became the scene of repeated protests on Saturday after dozens of Haredi demonstrators gathered outside to oppose its decision to operate on the Sabbath.

1,000 days since massacre:

Police and protesters clash near Knesset

Anti-government protesters mark 1,000 days since October 7 massacre with demonstrations around the country, attempting to block roads and disrupt routine.

Massive anti-enlistment protest planned for Bnei Brak

Thousands of Sephardic haredim expected to attend mass rally in Bnei Brak, protesting arrests, imprisonment, and prison conditions for yeshiva students arrested for draft evasion.

Watch: Leftist activists protest outside MK Succot's home

Following MK Tzvi Succot's visit to Umm al-Fahm, leftist activists hold early-morning protest outside his home; Succot invites them back.

Violent clashes at entrance to Bnei Brak

Women from 'Mothers on the Frontline' block entrance to Bnei Brak, causing massive congestion throughout the region.

Draft Law Crisis: Rabbi Yosef to lead massive rally in Bnei Brak

Following the continued arrests of haredi draft evaders and incidents of violence on the roads, the Sephardic Torah world is preparing for a protest rally on Saturday night.

Two arrested after allegedly threatening haredi demonstrators

Police arrest two suspects believed to have drawn weapons to threaten haredi demonstrators - in two separate incidents.

Haredi rabbi: Blocking roads is theft

Rabbi Moshe Maya, senior Shas rabbi, says blocking roads is 'worst kind of theft,' but haredim must protest arrest of draft-evaders.

Massive convoy to protest arrests of yeshiva students

Jerusalem Faction, major hasidic groups, organize protest convoy expected to disrupt traffic around Israel.

Protest convoys reveal schism in haredi community

As hundreds of vehicles prepare for a nationwide protest, cooperation between major Hasidic groups and the Jerusalemite Faction has exposed the fault lines against Shas and Degel HaTorah.

Haredi protest returns to Beit Lid

Thousands of students and alumni from Be'er Hatalmud Yeshiva expected to arrive at detention facility to protest arrest of Sephardic yeshiva student.

Jerusalem Faction threatens: 'We'll appeal to Supreme Court'

Jerusalem Faction leader gives full support to protesters, threatens to appeal to Supreme Court if police violence continues.

Spontaneous protests block major highway

Jerusalem Faction protesters block Route 4 near Bnei Brak, causing congestion and clashing with police.

London Defends Israel:

Community pushes back after anti-Israel protest targets synagogue

Counter-protesters gathered in support of a UK Israeli Real Estate Fair, accusing demonstrators of intimidation and antisemitism while calling for stronger action to protect Jewish communities.

Haredi parties encourage

The next stage of the anti-draft protests begins

Senior officials in the haredi parties have approved a plan for a mass protest action in which convoys of vehicles from across the country will travel toward the military prison.

Jerusalem: Three arrested in anti-government protests

Leftist protesters clash with police at Paris Square in Jerusalem, three detained for questioning.

Hundreds arrive to protest - and discover mistake

Investigation underway after hundreds of haredim arrive at police checkpoint to protest arrest and disturb public order, due to error.

Jerusalem Faction threatens to block main roads

Jerusalem Faction to block roads, hold mass demonstration, in central Israel.

Haredi rioters clash with police in Jerusalem and Beit Shemesh

Hundreds of haredi rioters clash with police in Jerusalem and Beit Shemesh over recent arrests of demonstrators outside Judge Sohlberg’s home.

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Haredi extremists riot outside Justice Sohlberg’s home

Haredi protesters rioted outside the home of Deputy President of the Supreme Court, Justice Noam Solberg, and smashed windows. Netanyahu: “Bring the rioters to justice."

'Shame on you'

Hundreds protest at NYT HQ over anti-Israel column

Jewish protesters rally outside The New York Times headquarters, protesting Nick Kristof column accusing Israel of mass rape of Arab prisoners.

End To Skunk Trucks:

Knesset bans chemicals in police water cannons

The Knesset approved a law requiring the use of clean water only in water cannons and full documentation of every deployment.

Unusual incident

Live shots over heads of Jewish protesters at Git Junction

During a demonstration against the evacuation of outposts, an IDF soldier opened fire in the air to disperse the protesters.

'Likelihood of escalation'

Israel issues warning over pro-flotilla protest in Athens

Ministry of Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism issues a warning regarding a scheduled protest in Greece tonight - calling for the release of two activists from the "Global Sumud" flotilla; risk level assessed as high.

After protests and threats

Berlin branch of Eyal Shani restaurant closes

Berlin branch of popular Tel Aviv restaurant Gila and Nancy, owned by Israeli chef Eyal Shani and partner Shahar Segal, permanently closes after just eight months due to repeated protests and security concerns.

Iranian Regime Fears:

Economic distress could ignite a new wave of protests

Iran's leadership held an emergency discussion amid fears of renewed protests. Security officials warned of economic collapse, mass unemployment and the shutdown of key industries.

Australia:

Court overturns anti-protest law enacted after Bondi attack

Australian court overturns New South Wales law that clamped down on protests, enacted after the antisemitic attack at Bondi Beach.

Netanyahu:

'Prayer is as important as protests'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized the Supreme Court's decision to allow demonstrations in Tel Aviv, noting there are restrictions on prayer at the Western Wall during the Passover holiday.

Ben-Gvir:

'Supreme Court is showing political bias'

The National Security Minister attacked the approval of the demonstration in Tel Aviv during the war and noted that the police submitted their response before the start of Shabbat, contrary to the judges' claims.