protests

Protest organizers: 'We're vacationing with PM Netanyahu & Sara'

PM Netanyahu and wife Sara go on vacation - and anti-government protesters announce intention to join them.

Police officers threaten to sue protestors for defamation

Dozens of anti-government protestors receive letter demanding they remove posts with pictures of policemen, monetary compensation.

Minister files Supreme Court petition against Attorney General

Negev and Galilee Min. Waserlauf petitions Supreme Court to end selective enforcement by Attorney General Baharav-Miara.

Religious reporter attacked at anti-gov't protest

Channel 13 News reporter Meir Marciano attacked while covering demonstration in Tel Aviv: They assumed I was from Channel 14.

Police officer:

'I acted with restraint, the boy spat in my face'

One of the policemen questioned over alleged violent arrest of 18-year-old during anti-government protest describes incident.

MK Rothman heckled after entering restaurant

'I came to disturb your evening,' protester tells MK Simcha Rothman.

Democrats promoting:

Congress resolution would back anti-gov't protesters in Israel

Group of Democratic lawmakers advancing official congressional resolution in support of Israel's protest movement against judicial reform.

Yeshiva student treats demonstrator protesting his yeshiva

A protester against a yeshiva was burned during the protest and treated by a medic from that same yeshiva.

Former Bank of Israel Governor: It's time to stop

Former Bank of Israel Governor Jacob Frenkel speaks at anti-reform protest in Tel Aviv.

Likud MK: Bullies are endangering the country

Min. Dichter on protesters: 'They're using a lot of physical strength, operating with their own rules and not for the good of the country.'

Why compromise is unlikely in Israel’s crisis

The protesters won't stop because they think they can bring Netanyahu’s government down.Op-ed.

Tel Aviv protest:

Police prevent protesters from blocking Ayalon Highway

Thousands of anti-government protesters march towards Kaplan Junction. No significant clashes between protesters and police.

Tel Aviv police commander:

'Protesters have raised the bar of violence against police'

The commander of Tel Aviv's Ayalon station warns that if protesters attack officers, the police will use force as well.

Protestors break window of car with screaming children inside

Mother of children in car attacked by anti-reform protestors says she felt like she was about to "be lynched."

Police accuse media of biased reports on anti-reform protests

Israel Police statements accuse media outlets of failing to report violence against officers in last night's protests.

Haredi medic insulted by anti-reform protester

A haredi medic treating those injured at a protest was verbally abused by one of the demonstrators.

Security officer fired during protest, may remain under arrest

Kibbutz Hatzerim stands behind security officer who fired into the air, cursed, during right-wing protest in southern Israel.

The sun rose today

Life goes on as protesters continue to think they have to destroy democracy and become permanent rulers in order to save democracy. Op-ed.

Gantz tweets against violence, Smotrich retweets

Benny Gantz condemns violence on both sides of the protests. Smotrich shares the former Defense Minister's words.

White House to Israel:

'Respect the right of peaceful assembly'

US comments on incidents of violence during protests against the judicial reform: There is a significant debate in Israel.

Violent protests:

10 officers injured, water cannon used to disperse demonstrators

Protesters throw bottles at police officers. Demonstrators block Ayalon Highway, police use water cannon to disperse them.

Serious incident:

Security officer fires in the air during right-wing protest

Resident of Kibbutz Hatzerim curses protester at right-wing demonstration, fires in the air near the other demonstrators.

Several injured after vehicle rams protesters

Police officers arrest driver who rammed into protesters, causing light injuries; MK Lapid blames ramming on 'direct incitement' by PM.

In first:

Man who refused to serve in political protest is punished

Man who protested judicial reform by refusing to show up for reserve duty is tried and fined.

Watch: Clashes on Jerusalem highway

Clashes erupt between protesters and police on Begin highway in Jerusalem.

'Siege on the Knesset'

Anti-government protesters attempt to block entrance to Knesset

Protesters claim that 'for the first time in the country's history, all four gates to the Knesset are blocked. '

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Pro-reform, anti-reform protestors shake hands in train station

Demonstrators from different sides reach out to each other at Tel Aviv train station.

Anti-government protests:

Demonstrators arrested after trying to block roads

Protesters continue to demonstrate, try to block roads in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. Eight protesters arrested in clashes with police.

Gallant:

'I'm working to achieve consensus on judicial reform'

Defense Minister confirms he is seeking compromises on Reasonableness Standard Bill following pilots' protest.

Survey shows split opinion on use of force against protesters

A new survey shows the nation split on whether police are using enough force to control the protests in Tel Aviv.

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Anti-reform protesters demonstrate in front of Herzog

Activists against judicial reform demonstrate as President Herzog attends event of the Jewish communities in New York.

Ben-Gurion University refuses to allow pro-reform protest

The University allowed students to miss class for an anti-reform protest, but would not make the same accommodation for a pro-reform rally.

Iraq:

Protesters set Swedish embassy in Baghdad on fire

Hundreds of protesters storm Swedish embassy in Baghdad and set it on fire. No embassy staff harmed.

Anti-government protests:

Civilian who activated train's emergency brakes may face lawsuit

Transportation Ministry may file civil suit against civilian who activated train's emergency brakes during anti-government protest.

Anti-government protest: Healthcare system holds partial strike

Healthcare system to strike for two hours in protest of judicial reform. Likud MK: 'They took thousands of doctors captive.'

Anti-reform protests:

Clashes in Tel Aviv, Ben Gvir arrives at Ayalon Highway

Police say anti-government protesters endangering people's lives by blocking train doors and platforms. 45 arrested.

Protester arrested for breaking flag over officer's head

A protester against the judicial reform smashed a flagpole over a police officer's head and was arrested.

Protester suffers injuries in accident as 19 arrested

In anti-gov't protest on highway, woman exits vehicle, is hit by passing vehicle. Police remove right-wing activists from near A-G's home.

Healthcare system to hold warning strike on Wednesday

Israel Medical Association says strike will be held as per emergency protocol, for a few hours and for non-urgent services.

Strengthening Israel’s enemies

Protest demonstrations are giving our enemies renewed motivation and hope. Op-ed.

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Right-wing protesters demonstrate near Attorney General's home

Right-wing protesters demonstrated near the home of A-G Gali Baharav-Miara. Police arrived immediately, threatening to remove them by force.

Anti-government protesters attempt to disrupt train operations

Anti-government protesters block roads, protest at train stations; right-wing activists come out in counter-protest.

Anti-reform protesters plan to disrupt apps and websites

Hi-Tech Protest organization to disrupt websites and applications during Tuesday's “day of disruption”.

Protestor who hit minister with flag indicted

Female protestor who struck Agriculture Minister Avi Dichter during anti-government demonstration formally indicted.

Clashes erupt as anti-government protesters block highway

Group of anti-government protesters tries to block highway by using barricades, sparking clashes.

Likud minister:

'We have an Attorney General who supports the protest'

Min. David Amsalem slams AG Baharav-Miara, says 'she's Attorney General for the protest, not for the government.'

PM Netanyahu:

'Unthinkable' for group in military to threaten elected gov't

PM Netanyahu: 'In a democracy, the military is subject to the government, in a military regime, the government is subject to the army.'

'Police must prevent protests at train stations, no matter what'

Energy Min. demands police 'use all means necessary' to ensure freedom of movement for commuters.

Reservists from elite unit:

'We won't volunteer if judicial reform moves forward'

Reservists from Sayeret Matkal commando unit announce plans to stop showing up for duty in protest against government’s judicial reform.

Anti-government protests:

89 police files opened, 0 indictments

Police pass 89 files from anti-government protests to Prosecutor's Office, but so far there have been no indictments.

Protestors block roads near US embassy branch

Anti-govt. protestors accuse Netanyahu of harming US-Israel relationship, also protest outside Caesarea home.

Watch: Dozens protest outside Prime Minister's Residence

'The reform begins and ends with Netanyahu,' Students Protest says.

Protest leaders announce another day of disruption

Anti-judicial reform activists accuse govt. of bringing Israel 'closer to the abyss.'

Minister Silman to protesters:

'Don't engage in a discourse of silencing'

Environmental Protection Minister fires back after activists disrupt her speech at a conference in Tel Aviv.

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Protesters demonstrate in front of Ben Gvir at a restaurant

Demonstrators disrupt private meal of Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and his wife Ayala.

Right-wing protest moved away from Attorney General's home

Right-wing activists protest near Attorney General Baharav-Miara's home, are distanced from scene by police officers.

MK Rothman:

'The demonstrators are protesting democracy'

MK Simcha Rothman says demonstrators either "don't know what they're talking about or are just trying to deceive the public."

'Day of Disruption'

Thousands demonstrate, singer Aviv Geffen detained

Protestors block roads in Tel Aviv as anti-judicial reform demonstrations continue. 120 demonstrators arrested.

White House issues rare statement on protests in Israel

White House calls on Israel to "respect the right of peaceful assembly" amid protests against judicial reform.

Bnei Brak:

Coca-Cola truck blocked over CEO's support for protests

Protest held outside Coca-Cola factory after CEO makes social media post in support of anti-government protestors.