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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 340

Petah Tikva protests

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) talks with then-coalition chairman MK David Amsalem during a Likud party faction meeting at the Knesset on November 19, 2018. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)
November 23, 2019, 11:20 pm
Netanyahu allies call state prosecutors criminals, AG a spineless puppet
Top ministers repeat PM’s claim that indictments against him are a ‘coup,’ while blasting State Attorney Shai Nitzan and Liat Ben-Ari, the lead prosecutor in the cases
By ToI Staff
File: Israelis protest against goverment corruption and demand the resignation of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Habima Square in Tel Aviv on March 2, 2019 (Tomer Neuberg/Flash90)
November 23, 2019, 6:24 pm
With chants and placards, rallies for and against PM staged in major cities
Demonstrations by both sides take place outside PM’s Jerusalem residence; other rallies in Tel Aviv and the Haifa area
By ToI Staff
A makeshift Palestinian flag put up outside the Petah Tikva municipality building on September 4, 2019. (Courtesy)
September 4, 2019, 11:49 am
Israeli flag replaced with Palestinian flag outside Petah Tikva city hall
Vandals also set fire to nearby dumpster, recycling bin; mayor vows ‘determined action’
By ToI Staff
Illustrative: Israelis protest against corruption, urging Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to resign, in Tel Aviv on February 16, 2018 (Miriam Alster/Flash90)
March 10, 2018, 10:41 pm
Hundreds turn out in Tel Aviv for weekly anti-corruption protest
Some 100 people stage counter-protest in favor of Netanyahu, who is facing several graft probes
By ToI Staff
Anti-corruption demonstrators protest outside Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit's home in Petah Tikva on January 27, 2018. (Roy Alima/Flash90)
February 17, 2018, 10:50 pm
Dozens rally against corruption after police recommend Netanyahu’s indictment
Small counter-protest also held by premier’s supporters outside PM’s Residence, with turnout at both demonstrations likely dampened by rain
By ToI Staff
Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit speaks at the Kohelet Forum Conference at the Menachem Begin Heritage Center, in Jerusalem, on October 24, 2017. (Hadas Parush/Flash90)
January 23, 2018, 12:25 am
Footage shows protesters did not heckle AG outside synagogue
New clip shows Avichai Mandelblit calmly walking into shul, without hearing a word from the demonstrators
By ToI Staff
Demonstrators outside a synagogue in Petah Tikvah where Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit was praying, January 20, 2017 (Hadashot News screenshot; footage: Ariel Shanbel / Makor Rishon)
January 20, 2018, 8:04 pm
Outcry as AG targeted at prayer by protesters over Netanyahu graft probes
Organizers of weekly demonstrations outside Avichai Mandelblit’s home distance themselves from incident
By ToI Staff
Israel President Reuven Rivlin speaks at a conference on the subject of Educational Challenges for the Democracy in Israel, on December 26, 2017. (FLASH90)
December 27, 2017, 10:09 am
After praise, Rivlin walks back support for anti-corruption protests
President says he never called on anyone to take part in demonstrations targeting government over graft allegations
By Stuart Winer and ToI Staff
President Reuven Rivlin speaks at a conference on education policy, on December 26, 2017. (FLASH90)
December 26, 2017, 9:08 pm
Rivlin praises anti-corruption protests as essential for democracy
Citing recent demonstrations directed against Netanyahu, president urges public debate in city squares
By Stuart Winer and ToI Staff
Menny Naftali (C), the former housekeeper of Prime Minister's Residence, and Israeli activist Eldad Yaniv (2R) outside the courtroom of the High Court in Jerusalem, August 24, 2017. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
October 8, 2017, 4:27 pm
High Court lifts cap on protests at AG’s house over Netanyahu graft probes
Justices decline to limit number of protesters at weekly demonstrations, say they don’t need police permit
By Sue Surkes
Illustrative: Demonstrators protest near the home of Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit in Petah Tikva on August 5, 2017. (Tomer Neuberg/Flash90)
September 2, 2017, 9:21 pm
Protesters call for PM to resign after Netanyahu derides anti-corruption demos
Hundreds gather near attorney general’s home in Petah Tikva in latest weekly demonstration calling for premier’s indictment
By Alexander Fulbright
Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit speaks at an Israel Bar Association conference in Tel Aviv on August 29, 2017. (Roy Alima/Flash90)
August 29, 2017, 9:25 pm
Mandelblit defends ‘democratic’ anti-Netanyahu demos outside his home
After criticism from Likud of protests calling for indictment of PM in corruption cases, AG says right to demonstrate is essential to democracy
By Alexander Fulbright
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