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Protesters against the government and for a hostage deal rally on Tel Aviv's Begin Road, September 14, 2024. (Erik Marmor/Flash90)
September 15, 2024, 2:05 am
At mass rally, family airs recording of hostage Matan Angrest urging PM to sign deal
15 arrested in Tel Aviv as protest in favor of deal merges with anti-government groups, drawing hundreds of thousands; hostage families react to ‘horrific’ video from Gaza tunnel
By Noam Lehmann, Iddo Schejter and ToI Staff
Einav Zangauker, whose son Matan is held hostage in Gaza, blocks a main road in Tel Aviv, during a protest calling for the release of the hostages, September 13, 2024. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
September 13, 2024, 2:32 pm
Hostage families chain themselves to bridge during protest on main Tel Aviv road
Activists paint yellow ribbons along route, stage sit-in as police attempt to wash them off; mother of hostage warns Netanyahu that she won’t allow him to abandon her son
By ToI Staff
Israelis protest against soaring housing prices and the cost of living, in Tel Aviv, on July 2, 2022. (Tomer Neuberg/Flash90)
July 13, 2022, 3:25 pm
Housing protesters demand ‘national emergency’ declaration ahead of election
Organizers seek support from across political spectrum to deliver change in the rental and housing market
By Danielle Nagler
A young couple share a picnic in front of a view of the Tel Aviv skyline, in the Israeli coastal city, on February 15, 2021 (Emmanuel DUNAND / AFP)
February 18, 2021, 9:07 am
A decade after social protests, affordable housing remains a dream for many
Prices have continued to rise since the summer of 2011, which saw dozens join tent encampments across Israel to protest the high cost of living
By Alexandra Vardi
Justice Minister Amir Ohana speaks at the Knesset on September 11, 2019. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
July 17, 2020, 5:46 pm
Ohana blasts ‘arrogant’ Mandelblit for failing to probe incitement against PM
Public security minister claims attorney general is ignoring ‘explicit’ threats to Netanyahu’s life while on a personal ‘crusade’ against him
By ToI Staff
Public Security Minister Amir Ohana speaks during a press conference at the Public Security Ministry on July 15, 2020. (Screen capture/YouTube)
July 15, 2020, 8:26 pm
Minister: Anti-Netanyahu incitement worse than in lead-up to Rabin assassination
Amir Ohana lashes out at protesters, calling them agents of chaos seeking to sow panic; vows to reveal his police chief pick within 30 days
By ToI Staff
Demonstrators arrested during a protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu outside his official residence are brought to a remand hearing at the Jerusalem Magistrate's Court,, July 15, 2020. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)
July 15, 2020, 4:29 pm
Most of those detained at anti-Netanyahu rally freed, as row grows over violence
Demonstrators brought to court in shackles, 2 placed under house arrest; one of the organizers says Israeli democracy is at stake, ‘provocateurs’ initiated much of the violence
By ToI Staff
Israel police use water cannons as they clash with people during a protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu outside his official residence in Jerusalem, on July 14, 2020. (MENAHEM KAHANA / AFP)
July 15, 2020, 2:07 am
Police use force to disperse anti-Netanyahu protesters, 50 arrested
Mounted officers charge demonstrators who block Jerusalem light rail, use water cannons against protesters
By Aaron Boxerman
Border Police officers scuffle with demonstrators during a protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu outside the PM's residence in Jerusalem, July 14, 2020. (Yonatan sindel/FLASH90)
July 14, 2020, 9:20 pm
Anti-corruption protesters try to break through barriers at Netanyahu residence
Thousands of demonstrators call on PM to resign over graft charges he faces; 2 held in clashes with police; multiple social protests also take place across country
By ToI Staff
The raising of the new swastika flag aboard the S.S. Bremen as it was docked in the Hudson River. Captain Adolf Ahern, behind the stand with the draped Nazi flag, conducted the ceremonies. (Photo by Jimmy Condon/NY Daily News Archive via Getty Images)
July 25, 2019, 2:00 pm
What one US sailor did when a German ocean liner flew the Nazi flag in 1935 NYC
In a new book, journalist Peter Duffy tells how 84 years ago merchant marine Bill Bailey risked jail to tear a swastika from a ship carrying Rockefellers, movie stars, and nobility
By Rich Tenorio
Firefighters battle a blaze at a building in Tel Aviv on Sunday July 7, 2019 (Fire Services)
July 7, 2019, 11:47 pm
Abandoned building goes up in flames near central Tel Aviv protests
Blaze engulfs building near Azrieli towers, as hundreds nearby rally against abuse at daycare center; police investigation underway; one person detained
By ToI Staff
Israelis take part in a 'yellow vest' protest in Tel Aviv on December 22, 2018. (Gili Yaari/Flash90)
December 23, 2018, 12:41 am
Hundreds in Tel Aviv join ‘yellow vest’ economic protests
Demonstrators briefly block major junction in Israel’s financial hub amid push against price hikes, government corruption
By ToI Staff
'Yellow vest' protests reach Israel with hundreds marching against the rising cost of living in central Tel Aviv on December 14, 2018. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)
December 14, 2018, 8:07 pm
‘Yellow vest’ protests reach Israel as hundreds demonstrate in Tel Aviv
Inspired by French movement, activists blame government for rising cost of living; block a central junction; at least 10 arrested after confrontations with police
By Michael Bachner
FILE -- Disabled activists protest outside the Knesset in Jerusalem, September 12, 2018 (Hadas Parush/Flash90)
October 15, 2018, 4:00 pm
Disabled protesters block Knesset, Jerusalem streets, demanding benefits boost
Light rail and major arteries closed in parts of capital as demonstrators pressure government to increase their stipends
By ToI Staff
Iranian students scuffle with police at the University of Tehran during a demonstration driven by anger over economic problems, in the capital Tehran, December 30, 2017 (AFP/STR)
January 1, 2018, 12:59 pm
At least 12 killed in widespread protests, Iran state TV says
Report says demonstrators tried to take over police stations, military sites but security forces resisted
By Agencies
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