Tel aviv protest

Former soccer player Haim Sirotkin sentenced to one year in prison for running over protesters

The court convicted him of reckless and negligent conduct involving a vehicle, finding that while he did not intend to hit the protesters, he knowingly accelerated his car and disregarded risks.

 Haim Sirotkin, driver who is suspected of running over protesters last night during a demonstration calling for the release of Israeli hostages held in the Gaza Strip and against the current Israeli government, arrives for a court hearing at the Magistrate's Court in Tel Aviv on April 7, 2024.
 (Illustrative) Israel police block a road, as rockets are launched from the Gaza Strip, near Ashkelon, southern Israel October 7, 2023.

Police officer convicted over stun grenades used against anti-government protesters

Protests against illegal immigration in Tel Aviv.

Decapitated mannequins placed at houses of judges, Tel Aviv mayor, in protest of illegal immigrants

MK Gilad Kariv and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir clash on social media.

Ben-Gvir argues with MK Kariv, sparks controversy over freedom of speech amid nationwide protests


30,000 march in Tel Aviv against ‘coup d’état’ Levin judicial reform

The Saturday protest follows a rally in front of the home of Levin on Friday by hundreds of activists from the Darkenu civil society movement.

 Thousands of protestors gather in Tel Aviv to protest the new government and the proposed judicial reforms of Justice Minister Yariv Levin, January 7, 2023.

Israel's younger generation brings back the spirit of social justice - opinion

In Israel, in 2022, the responsibility for social solidarity and the promotion of social justice is in the hands of philanthropists and civil society and less in the hands of the state.

 CULTURE COMES to the community in Jerusalem’s Kiryat Hayovel neighborhood.

Police officer injured, five protesters arrested in Jerusalem protests

Protesters in Tel Aviv scattered notes displaying numbers throughout Habima Square, meant to symbolize the people who have so far succumbed to COVID-19.

Notes scattered throughout Habima Square in Tel Aviv by protesters, symbolizing the 4,600 victims of the coronavirus in Israel, Saturday, January 30, 2021.

Protestors invoke Maccabee spirit on Hanukkah, call on Netanyahu to go

In Tel Aviv, protesters gathered outside of Habima Theatre and marked Hanukkah by lighting a large hanukkiah before embarking on what they called a "march of light."

A statue of an anti-Netanyahu demonstrator holds up Israeli flag placed at Rabin Square in Tel Aviv December 10, 2020, The statue was created by Israeli artist Itay Zalait.

A Jewish view of non-violent protest and civil disobedience

In general, Jewish law and tradition have a positive attitude toward protest.

Israelis protest against Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on August 29, 2020

Protesters display tombstones for closed businesses in Rabin Square

"As long as the government continues to play roulette with our lives, this cemetery will expand."

The Centers for Social Justice install a graveyard of businesses that have closed down during the coronavirus pandemic, August 26, 2020.

Tel Aviv protests turn violent amid clashes with police

Israel Police announced that it was working to disperse the crowds who were conducting an "illegal protest and disturbing the public order."

Protests in Tel Aviv turn violent, July 11, 2020

Owners, workers protest government in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv

Later on Sunday, Army Radio reported that the long-time owner of one store in the market committed suicide, citing financial fears.

Costa Black, a restaurant manager from Eilat, packs away his tent on Rothschild Boulevard, Tel Aviv, April 26, 2020

Right to protest

In democratic societies, protests are a natural outlet for citizens to express themselves, unleash frustration and reduce the pressure building up.

Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) protesters are sprayed with skunk water as they protest a draft bill in Jerusalem, November 28th, 2018

Giant chicken protests Hamas terror next to army HQ in Tel Aviv

The chicken appears in protest against recurring violence on the Gaza border, including rocket attacks and an infiltration attempt.

IVP protest chicken in front of the Kirya in Tel Aviv, Aug. 19, 2019