The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/protests/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:16:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png protests | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/protests/ 32 32 Haredi anti-draft protesters block entrance to Jerusalem, are dispersed after 2 hours https://www.timesofisrael.com/haredi-anti-draft-protesters-block-entrance-to-jerusalem-are-dispersed-after-2-hours/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:29:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3813113 Day after members of extremist Jerusalem Faction breached home of IDF officer, hundreds of ultra-Orthodox protesters block cars, resist police in opposition to arrest of draft evaders

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]]> Australian court overturns law clamping down on protests in wake of Bondi massacre protest law https://www.timesofisrael.com/australian-court-strikes-down-post-bondi-massacre-protest-law-as-unconstitutional/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:16:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3803380 Judge rules measure unconstitutional; pro-Palestinian plaintiff claimed NSW government sought to 'rip up our democratic rights to protest'; State Premier Chris Minns stands by decision to limit demos

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]]> After High Court appeal, anti-war protests to be permitted under strict limitations https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-high-court-appeal-anti-war-protests-to-be-permitted-under-strict-limitations/ Sat, 04 Apr 2026 13:28:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3794539 The Association for Civil Rights requested an urgent hearing, saying the right to protest was being violated; Supreme Court head Isaac Amit says war does not negate the right to protest

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]]> Haredi protesters block highway, clash with police after suspected draft dodgers arrested https://www.timesofisrael.com/haredi-protesters-block-highway-clash-with-police-after-suspected-draft-dodgers-arrested/ Mon, 09 Feb 2026 20:05:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3751337 Lapid slams stipends given to draft evaders, calls for government funding for ultra-Orthodox to be withheld; lawmakers advance bill banning use of 'skunk' spray at protests

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]]> Shoppers face empty milk shelves as dairy farmers ramp up fight against proposed reform https://www.timesofisrael.com/shoppers-face-empty-milk-shelves-as-dairy-farmers-ramp-up-fight-against-proposed-reform/ Wed, 04 Feb 2026 02:06:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3747360 Producers agree to resume raw milk supply to processing companies for the time being, though protest convoys to Jerusalem still planned for Wednesday

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]]> Full text of letter from ex-hostages and relatives demanding Gal Hirsch resign https://www.timesofisrael.com/full-text-of-letter-from-ex-hostages-and-relatives-demanding-gal-hirsch-resign/ Mon, 02 Feb 2026 09:17:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3746304 Former captives, family members sign letter after government’s hostage point man said in a series of interviews that mass protests on behalf of the hostages aided Hamas

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]]> As Haredi protests spiral into perilous chaos, police are often nowhere to be found https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-haredi-protests-spiral-into-perilous-chaos-police-are-often-nowhere-to-be-found/ Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:24:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3740782 Cops appear to be taking hands-off approach to unrest, allowing demonstrations to turn violent while employing excessive force once they do respond, souring already tense ties

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]]> Coalition blocks protection for Haredi soldiers as anti-draft rhetoric intensifies https://www.timesofisrael.com/coalition-blocks-protection-for-haredi-soldiers-as-anti-draft-rhetoric-intensifies/ Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:00:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3734663 Rejection of anti-incitement bill, silence from ultra-Orthodox leaders, and bereaved father saying he'd rather his son die than serve in IDF reflect increasingly radical atmosphere

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]]> Daily Briefing Jan. 7: Day 824 – Chaos and death at a Haredi anti-IDF protest https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-jan-7-day-824-chaos-and-death-at-a-haredi-anti-idf-protest/ Wed, 07 Jan 2026 11:24:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3728663&preview=true&preview_id=3728663 Political correspondent Sam Sokol discusses the tragic end of a raucous, extreme demonstration in Jerusalem against military conscription of the ultra-Orthodox

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]]> Bus driver who ran over Haredi protester remanded on suspicion of negligent homicide https://www.timesofisrael.com/police-set-to-charge-bus-driver-who-ran-over-haredi-protester-with-aggravated-murder/ Wed, 07 Jan 2026 09:43:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3728577 Driver's lawyer says suspect felt his life was in danger as demonstrators massed around bus; 14-year-old killed, three injured in incident; minister blames anti-Haredi incitement

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]]> ‘My children would rather go to jail’: Haredi protesters insist Torah study must come first https://www.timesofisrael.com/my-children-would-rather-go-to-jail-haredi-protesters-insist-torah-study-must-come-first/ Thu, 30 Oct 2025 19:54:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3677638 'We have been fighting in the way our ancestors taught us, through prayer and Torah study,' says Jerusalem rally participant; others claim IDF doesn't need them, say struggle heralds Messianic redemption

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]]> 200,000 ultra-Orthodox men block entry to Jerusalem in protest against serving in IDF https://www.timesofisrael.com/tens-of-thousands-crowd-jerusalem-in-ultra-orthodox-display-of-force-against-idf-draft/ Thu, 30 Oct 2025 17:22:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3677467 20-year-old man falls to his death after scaling unfinished building in construction site; protesters attack journalists, clash with Border Police

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]]> Hostages forum demands Haredi yeshiva quit ‘cynical’ use of movement’s symbols https://www.timesofisrael.com/hostages-forum-demands-haredi-yeshiva-quit-cynical-use-of-movements-symbols/ Thu, 30 Oct 2025 10:40:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3677185 Organization seeks apology and damages, threatens legal action after Ateret Shlomo spoofs 'Bring them home' posters to demand release of yeshiva student arrested for dodging IDF draft

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]]> Roadblocks and school closures: What to expect during Thursday’s Haredi anti-draft rally https://www.timesofisrael.com/road-blocks-and-school-cancellations-what-to-expect-during-thursdays-haredi-anti-draft-rally/ Thu, 30 Oct 2025 04:57:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3676963 'Million man' protest against the crackdown on ultra-Orthodox draft dodgers will shut down roads in and around Jerusalem and stymie public transportation in the nation's capital

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]]> Haredi anti-draft protests decry dodgers’ arrests, co-opting hostage families’ rhetoric https://www.timesofisrael.com/haredi-anti-draft-protests-decry-dodgers-arrests-co-opting-hostage-families-rhetoric/ Wed, 22 Oct 2025 19:47:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3671594 'Until the last hostage': Protest groups use fliers and slogans likening detainees to those kidnapped by Hamas on Oct. 7; demonstrators block roads, throw stones, call cops 'Nazis'

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