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March 21, 2021, 9:50 pm

Protest encampment outside Netanyahu’s residence dismantled before elections

‘We set up the tent to expel the defendant from Balfour,’ says head of group leading rallies against PM, claiming the venue finished ‘its historic role’

By TOI staff

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara addresses their supporters on the night of the Israeli elections, at the party headquarters in Tel Aviv, on March 3, 2020. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)

January 29, 2021, 12:17 pm

TV: PM’s wife working from private home, costing state hundreds of thousands

Unnamed PMO officials complain to Channel 13 it is unreasonable for country to pay for security at three different homes for Sara’s comfort; PMO challenges report

By TOI staff

An anti-government protester wears a mask on the back of his head outside of the official residence of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the day his corruption trial was originally scheduled before it was postponed, in Jerusalem, January 13, 2021. (Maya Alleruzzo/AP)

January 13, 2021, 10:59 am

Protesters stage early-morning torch-lit rally outside Netanyahu’s residence

7 arrested as demonstrators lament delay of hearing in PM’s corruption trial due to coronavirus lockdown; organizers claim other hearings continuing, courtroom specially equipped

By TOI staff and AP

Protesters outside the gates of the Prime Minister's Residence on January 2, in an incident that reportedly caused the prime minister to be led into a safe room (video screenshot)

January 9, 2021, 11:35 pm

Shin Bet hacked into phones of anti-Netanyahu protesters — TV

Agency reportedly read messages of demonstrators whose protest outside PM’s residence led Netanyahu and wife to be rushed to safe room; says it acted according to law

By TOI staff

Demonstrators against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem, January 9, 2021 (video screenshot)

January 9, 2021, 11:07 pm

Weekly anti-Netanyahu protests draw thousands in Jerusalem

Smaller demonstrations also held throughout the country; rally-goers attacked in Holon, Kfar Yona; police arrest one person who pepper-sprayed protesters in Holon

By TOI staff

Protesters reach the gate of the Prime Minister's Residence in Jerusalem on January 2, 2021 (Screencapture/Twitter)

January 8, 2021, 10:27 pm

Netanyahu said rushed to secure room at residence during recent anti-PM protest

Incident reportedly occurred last week but was only revealed now, leading to accusations Netanyahu trying to equate between his opponents and mob who stormed US Capitol

By TOI staff

Police officers scuffle with demonstrators during a protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, outside of his official residence in Jerusalem, on January 2, 2021 (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)

January 2, 2021, 10:47 pm

Thousands protest PM in Jerusalem, determined to take rallies into new year

Weekly demonstrations held outside Netanyahu’s residence and across nation; car drives into protesters, nearly hitting them; 11 arrested in earlier scuffles with police

By TOI staff

Demonstrators during a protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, outside his official residence in Jerusalem, on December 26, 2020 (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

December 26, 2020, 7:47 pm

Thousands protest PM; police clash with dozens who lit bonfire on Balfour Street

Several incidents of violence toward demonstrators reported on 27th weekend of rallies demanding Netanyahu’s resignation

By TOI staff and Aaron Boxerman

Protesters against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem, on December 5, 2020 (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)

December 19, 2020, 7:12 pm

Latest Saturday protests mark 6 months of anti-Netanyahu rallies

Along with main demonstration outside PM’s residence in Jerusalem, protesters also gather outside Ramat Gan hospital where the premier is vaccinated on live TV

By TOI staff

Israelis protest against PM Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem, on Saturday, December 12, 2020. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

December 12, 2020, 11:49 pm

Anti-Netanyahu protesters rally across Israel for 25th straight week

At least six arrested in demonstrations; protest group vows to lay ‘siege’ to PM residence in Jerusalem

By TOI staff

Sara Netanyahu is seen in a video encouraging people to wear masks and social distance that was posted to her Instagram account on October 2, 2020. (Screen capture: Instagram)

October 8, 2020, 1:18 am

TV: PM’s wife made mask video as ‘excuse’ to get haircut in breach of lockdown

Sources quoted saying drivers have previously brought hairdresser to premier’s residence to cut Sara Netanyahu’s hair: Netanyahu family deny report

By TOI staff

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