Demonstrations

'Bring Them Home': Israelis call for hostage deal at protests around the country

The momentum from this has yet to die down, and following a week of protests, hostage families and organizations have pushed for the public to continue to take to the streets to call for a deal.

Hostage Square Chicago delivers artistic and urgent message

Staged in an empty lot for a single day just one mile down the street from the DNC, the artistic display spotlighted the eight American hostages captured or killed by Hamas on October 7.

By JULIE MANGURTEN WEINBERG
21/08/2024

The responsibility of new Police Commissioner Daniel Levi: Protect the public first

Time will tell what he will do and which direction he will choose to take the police in, but there is no doubt that this is one of the most critical public security bodies this country has.

Ultra-Orthodox Jews clash with police forces outside the IDF Michve Alon base in northern Israel

Haredim protest draft at northern recruitment base, 12 arrested

The IDF reported that Border Police successfully kept the protesters away from the base's fences, though the police had to disperse a large number of demonstrators using tear gas.

By SHAKED SADEH
14/08/2024

IDF prosecution extends arrest of suspected soldiers

Elements on the right and far-right have demanded the death penalty for those interred at Sde Teiman, and have opposed judicial oversight of the conditions at the site.

Excessive force: Five police officers indicted for throwing stun grenades at protesters

Five police officers indicted for excessive force during March 2023 protest, accused of improperly using stun grenades, sparking political debate.

IDF suspends reservists arrested at protests, prompting bias speculation

The decision to freeze the service of the protesters comes at a time when Israel's security officials have expressed that Israel needs more soldiers.

04/07/2024

Indictment filed against soccer coach Haim Sirotkin for running over Kaplan protesters

Sirotkin was in the car with his wife and two other individuals, where they engaged in verbal confrontations and reportedly insulted protesters. 

Singapore charges activists over pro-Palestinian letters, watermelon symbols

According to Singapore's Public Order Act, all protesters must obtain a police permit before holding a public assembly.

Columbia suspends three administrators over disparaging texts during panel on campus Jewish life

During the May 31 panel, titled “Jewish Life on Campus: Past, Present, and Future,” four administrators texted each other while the panelists discussed campus antisemitism.

By LUKE TRESS/JTA
22/06/2024
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