Police arrest six protesters during an anti-government demonstration near the Knesset building in Jerusalem earlier today.
Demonstrators blocking roads near government buildings were dragged off the sidewalk by police officers.
The demonstrators are protesting the 2025 state budget, which is being voted on inside the Knesset, and calling for the government to reach a deal to bring back the hostages from Gaza.
A law enforcement spokesman says that some demonstrators attempted to block traffic by parking their cars in the middle of the road, and adds that cops attempting to tow the vehicles were met with resistance from the protesters.
“So far, the police have arrested six suspects for disturbing public order and they were taken for questioning at the police station,” the spokesman says.
A lawyers’ network representing detained anti-government protesters accuses police of using excessive force to carry out arrests, saying they tore demonstrators’ clothing unnecessarily.
Your next read: ToI Editors' Picks
LIMITED TIME OFFER: Join The Times of Israel Community today and you'll receive a physical book of your choice, carefully curated by our editors.
Choose between two must-reads: When We See You Again by Rachel Goldberg-Polin, a searing portrait of a mother’s grief and strength following unthinkable tragedy;
Or Out of the Sky: Heroism and Rebirth in Nazi Europe by Matti Friedman, the gripping and surprising tale of a forgotten moment during World War II.
As a Community member, you’ll also enjoy our DocuNation series of outstanding Israeli documentary films, an ad-free experience of our site and podcasts, commenting privileges, and more.
CHOOSE YOUR BOOK
CHOOSE YOUR BOOK
Already a member? Sign in to stop seeing this
You're a dedicated reader
We’re really pleased that you’ve read X Times of Israel articles in the past month.
That’s why we started the Times of Israel - to provide discerning readers like you with must-read coverage of Israel and the Jewish world.
So now we have a request. Unlike other news outlets, we haven’t put up a paywall. But as the journalism we do is costly, we invite readers for whom The Times of Israel has become important to help support our work by joining The Times of Israel Community.
For as little as $6 a month you can help support our quality journalism while enjoying The Times of Israel AD-FREE, as well as accessing exclusive content available only to Times of Israel Community members.
Thank you,
David Horovitz, Founding Editor of The Times of Israel
Join Our Community
Join Our Community
Already a member? Sign in to stop seeing this
From the Liveblog of
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on Google
