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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits Israeli kids on the first day of the school year in Mevo Horon on September 1, 2020. (Marc Israel Sellem/Pool)
Haviv Rettig Gur
Analysis
Haviv Rettig Gur
The ground is shifting: Netanyahu’s virus missteps untie his right-wing alliance
The PM has clung to power by forging a tight coalition of rightists and Haredim, but the ultra-Orthodox now defy and condemn him, and most Yamina voters want him out of politics
Protesters gather for a demonstration against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu near his residence in Jerusalem on October 17, 2020. (Menahem Kahana/AFP)
Pre-teen girl, other anti-gov’t protesters pepper-sprayed in string of assaults
By TOI staff and Aaron Boxerman
Screen capture from video of a driver allegedly spraying pepper spray from the window of a car at protesters against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Aluf Sadeh Junction, July 25, 2020. (Twitter)
October 20, 2020, 4:51 pm
Man indicted for pepper-spray attack on anti-government protesters
Eliran Cambisis reportedly says what he squirted at demonstrators in July incident in Ramat Gan was cleaning fluid, expresses regret
By TOI staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits Israeli kids on the first day of the school year in Mevo Horon on September 1, 2020. (Marc Israel Sellem/Pool)
October 19, 2020, 6:32 am
The ground is shifting: Netanyahu’s virus missteps untie his right-wing alliance
The PM has clung to power by forging a tight coalition of rightists and Haredim, but the ultra-Orthodox now defy and condemn him, and most Yamina voters want him out of politics
By Haviv Rettig Gur
Protesters gather for a demonstration against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu near his residence in Jerusalem on October 17, 2020. (Menahem Kahana/AFP)
October 18, 2020, 12:35 am
Pre-teen girl, other anti-gov’t protesters pepper-sprayed in string of assaults
Police arrest several suspected of attacks, including bike deliveryman, in Tel Aviv, Haifa and elsewhere; reports of anti-government demonstrators being punched, egged
By TOI staff and Aaron Boxerman
Protesters play drums during a demonstration against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu near his residence in Jerusalem on October 17, 2020. (Menahem Kahana/AFP)
October 17, 2020, 9:03 pm
Thousands mass at PM’s residence as major protests resume after restrictions
Demonstration is first major rally since rules banning travel for protests expired Tuesday, with large crowds in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and around country
By Aaron Boxerman and TOI staff
Police arrest a man suspected of speeding in his car toward protesters during a rally against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu outside his official residence in Jerusalem, September 20, 2020. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
October 16, 2020, 1:42 pm
Driver who sped toward anti-PM rally deemed mentally unfit for trial
Security cam footage said to show man, in his twenties, displayed erratic behavior while driving around Jerusalem prior to careening toward demonstrators
By TOI staff
Israelis protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Habima square in Tel Aviv, on October 15, 2020. (Tomer Neuberg/Flash90)
October 15, 2020, 11:34 pm
Hundreds protest against Netanyahu in week’s 3rd day of rallies
Demonstrators in Tel Aviv break out of designated area to march down major street; in nearby Holon, two far-right activists arrested for attack on anti-PM protesters
By TOI staff
Kikar Meged, a traffic circle in Pardes Hanna, where an alleged attack against anti-Netanyahu protesters took place. (Screenshot: YouTube)
October 15, 2020, 3:27 pm
Man arrested for alleged fire extinguisher attack on anti-Netanyahu protesters
Suspect accused of spraying protesters with flame-retardant foam in Pardes Hannah, amid string of attacks against demonstrators
By TOI staff
A High Court of Justice hearing at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem on May 4, 2020. (Abir Sultan/Pool/AFP)
October 14, 2020, 5:52 pm
High Court demands explanation from government over law banning protests
Judges question state’s authority to ban mass rallies; anti-Netanyahu organization hails move as ‘important step for democracy and rule of law in Israel’
By TOI staff
A right-wing protesters sprays mace at anti-Netanyahu demonstrators. October 13, 2020 (screen capture via Twitter)
October 14, 2020, 9:51 am
Right-wing protester pepper-sprays anti-Netanyahu demonstrators in Holon
4 arrested for disturbing the peace, 2 later released; rally organizers: PM ‘wants the protesters to bleed’
By TOI staff
Police and ultra-Orthodox Jews during the funeral of Pittsburgh Rebbe Mordechai Leifer in the city of Ashdod on October 5, 2020. (Flash90)
October 12, 2020, 10:59 pm
Data shows police have fined very few ultra-Orthodox for mass prayer gatherings
Amid reports of large events and a lack of enforcement by police, only 171 fines issued for prayer violations across the country during lockdown – and only one in Jerusalem
By Aaron Boxerman
Israelis protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on September 26, 2020. (Yonatan Sindel/ Flash90)
October 12, 2020, 7:28 pm
Mass anti-Netanyahu rallies planned as government ends lockdown curb on protests
Mass gatherings, including anti-government protests, to be allowed from Wednesday, after Health Ministry tells court it has ‘no intention’ of requesting extension
By TOI staff
Deputy Police Chief and head of the investigations division Ziv Sagiv in an interview with Channel 13 News on October 10, 2020. (Screen capture: Twitter/Channel 13)
October 12, 2020, 3:02 pm
Top cop sparks probe after pushing fake claim protesters planned violence
Police looking into origin of Facebook post claiming demonstrators planned to use tasers, after senior officer reads it aloud on TV despite reported warnings that it was fishy
By TOI staff
Activists protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Dizengoff Square Tel Aviv, on October 10, 2020. (Tomer Neuberg/ Flash90)
October 11, 2020, 9:37 pm
Netanyahu won’t oppose resumption of protests against him – reports
Gantz says Blue and White won’t support extending emergency powers limiting political demonstrations and small businesses opening
By TOI staff
Israeli activist and former air force general Amir Haskel holds a press conference in Tel Aviv on June 28, 2020. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
October 11, 2020, 12:58 am
Anti-Netanyahu protest leader apologizes for remarks to Ethiopian cops
Amir Haskel suggests police video of him yelling at officer was leaked for political reasons, predicts 6-figure turnout at PM’s residence when mass protests resume
By TOI staff
Activists protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Route 3, in central Israel, October 10, 2020 (Nati Shohat/Flash90)
October 10, 2020, 6:53 pm
Tens of thousands nationwide rally against Netanyahu
Reports indicate latest evening of rallies throughout country may be largest yet; Likud: ‘Left can continue protesting, PM will continue saving lives’
By Aaron Boxerman and TOI staff
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