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Police officers arrest a man who allegedly sped in his car toward protesters during a protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu outside his official residence in Jerusalem, September 20, 2020. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
September 20, 2020, 11:18 pm
Driver held for speeding toward protesters as thousands rally against Netanyahu
Police try to divide demonstrators into social distance ‘capsules’ as rallies held outside PM’s homes in Jerusalem and Caesarea, amid second virus lockdown
By TOI staff
Israelis protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, outside the PM's official residence in Jerusalem on September 20, 2020. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)
September 20, 2020, 6:27 pm
Thousands gather for weekly anti-Netanyahu rally, amid new restrictions
Organizer calls for participants to follow health guidelines at protest in Jerusalem; Jaffa cafe owner defies closure of eateries: ‘We won’t allow anyone to take our basic rights’
By TOI staff
People protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu outside his official Jerusalem residence on August 28, 2020 (video screenshot)
August 28, 2020, 7:34 pm
1,500 take part in Friday protest outside Netanyahu’s residence
Demonstrators hold weekly ‘Kabbalat Shabbat’ event in Jerusalem, seeking to downplay conflict with police as they continue to demand the PM’s resignation
By TOI staff
Police arrest demonstrators during a protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu outside the Prime Minister's Residence in Jerusalem on August 22, 2020. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)
August 28, 2020, 2:43 pm
Top cop pushes back on claims of police violence at anti-Netanyahu rallies
Acting Commissioner Motti Cohen acknowledges there’s some ‘legitimate criticism’ of police while denouncing alleged ‘incendiary and destructive discourse’ against officers
By TOI staff
A protester holds up a sign at an anti-Netanyahu protest in Jerusalem. August 15, 2020 (Anat Peled/Times of Israel)
August 15, 2020, 8:47 pm
Turnout lower as thousands rally against Netanyahu two days after UAE deal
Anti-graft group dismisses relevance of Israel-UAE deal to normalize ties, and demands: ‘No flights to the Gulf, jobs in Israel!’; 10 arrested
By TOI staff, Anat Peled and Aaron Boxerman
Israelis protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu outside his official residence in Jerusalem on August 7, 2020. (Flash90)
August 14, 2020, 9:12 pm
UAE deal won’t distract us, say protesters, gathering outside Netanyahu’s homes
Demonstrators rally outside PM’s residence in Jerusalem and private home in Caesarea, demanding he quit over corruption charges and handling of coronavirus pandemic
By TOI staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara at the swearing in ceremony of the 23rd government in the Knesset on May 17, 2020. (Alex Kolomoisky/Flash90)
August 13, 2020, 4:51 pm
Report: Sara Netanyahu barred Ethiopian Israelis from residence living quarters
Manager at official home laid down the rule on behalf of premier’s wife, newspaper reports, as she allegedly claims they have ‘germs’
By TOI staff
Protesters try to stop municipal officials from confiscating equipment from anti-Netanyahu encampment in Independence Park, Jerusalem, August 9, 2020. (screen grab/Kan)
August 9, 2020, 1:18 pm
Clashes as police clear protest encampment near Netanyahu residence for 5th time
Organizers say 2 protesters lightly injured; police say one arrested for disorderly conduct, possession of knife; municipality charges encampment was outside designated area
By TOI staff
Thousands protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu outside his official residence in Jerusalem on August 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)
August 8, 2020, 6:47 pm
‘Let my people go’: Thousands gather in new round of anti-Netanyahu protests
Rallies held outside PM’s homes and at overpasses across Israel as part of ongoing demonstrations against premier over his indictment on graft charges, handling of pandemic
By Aaron Boxerman and TOI staff
View of the Prime Minister's Residence in Jerusalem on June 23, 2009. (Yossi Zamir/Flash90)
August 3, 2020, 6:58 pm
Plan for Israeli-style White House going nowhere, wasting millions – comptroller
Resources went ‘down the drain’ as planners of prime minister’s office-residence project spent years working from outdated info; estimated costs have doubled, feasibility in doubt
By Stuart Winer
Demonstrators chant slogans and hold signs during a rally against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu outside his residence in Jerusalem, Saturday, Aug 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty)
August 2, 2020, 2:17 pm
Netanyahu: Protesters are trampling on democracy; Gantz: They must be protected
PM again attacks media over coverage, claims without evidence that protests are leading to virus outbreaks; defense minister says protests are ‘lifeblood of democracy’
By TOI staff
Israeli policemen remove protesters from the street during a demonstration of thousands against the Israeli government near the Prime Minister's residence in Jerusalem on August 2, 2020. (MENAHEM KAHANA / AFP)
August 2, 2020, 5:02 am
Police break up large Jerusalem anti-government rally after 1 a.m., 12 detained
No major violence reported between cops, demonstrators and right-wing activists, though protesters in some parts of country attacked
By Aaron Boxerman and Anat Peled
Israelis protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu outside the Prime Minister's Residence in Jerusalem on August 1, 2020. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
August 1, 2020, 11:32 pm
In largest protest yet, over 10,000 rally against Netanyahu in Jerusalem
Demonstrators flood Paris Square and much of city center as thousands of others gather at various junctions throughout country, calling on premier to resign
By TOI staff
Protesters demonstrate against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Sha'ar Hanegev junction in southern Israel, where three people were arrested for spraying water at them, August 1, 2020. (Screen capture: Twitter)
August 1, 2020, 6:56 pm
5 taken into custody for accosting anti-Netanyahu protesters
Suspect detained in Haifa for throwing a rock at a protest, lightly injuring a woman; man arrested in Ashkelon spitting on demonstrators, cursing at them
By TOI staff
Justice Minister Amir Ohana speaks at the Knesset on September 11, 2019. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
August 1, 2020, 3:28 am
Ohana said to hint to top cop job contender he’s expected to strong-arm protests
Candidate reportedly tells associates police minister implied promotion was tied to his position on anti-Netanyahu demonstrations
By TOI staff
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