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April 17, 2025, 9:04 am
Critics cry foul as police use noxious Skunk liquid to disperse anti-government protests
Authorities have sprayed the putrid substance out of water cannons at Palestinian and Haredi demonstrators for years. Now they’re turning it against political protesters
By
Charlie Summers
March 20, 2025, 5:07 pm
Jerusalem protests rage for 2nd day as cabinet set to vote to fire Shin Bet head Bar
Police shove Democrats chair Yair Golan to the ground outside Netanyahu’s home, use water cannons to disperse demonstrators; cops tow cars after activists block Paris Square
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Charlie Summers
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Sam Sokol
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ToI Staff
April 4, 2024, 10:17 am
Protester who climbed under water cannon: I wanted to protect hostages’ families
Alon Grozov says the thought of what the hostages are going through in Gaza gave him strength to stay under vehicle in demonstration near Netanyahu’s Jerusalem residence
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ToI Staff
February 25, 2024, 2:44 pm
Probe announced into alleged police violence at stormy anti-government protest
Incident of man being smacked with reins by mounted cop to be investigated; cousin of hostage doused by water cannon speaks out against police
By
Michael Horovitz
July 12, 2023, 1:06 pm
Daily Briefing July 12: Water cannon isn’t ‘just a spritz’ – MDs decry cops’ usage
Tech Israel editor Sharon Wrobel looks at interest rates and Israel Post privatization as health reporter Renee Ghert-Zand discusses water cannon injuries and unusual surgeries
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ToI Staff
July 8, 2023, 9:24 pm
As rallies surge, protesters warn leaders ‘will learn what happens when we’re angry’
140K in Tel Aviv; all-night demo at Gallant’s home; Yuval Noah Harari: ‘If you pass a single bill, we’ll oppose you with every non-violent means we have’; doctors warn of strikes
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ToI Staff
July 8, 2023, 12:15 pm
Protests ramp up for 27th week as bill to curtail judicial oversight set for 1st vote
Demonstrations being held nationwide Saturday night as 1st piece of overhaul legislation set for initial Knesset vote on Monday; Yuval Noah Harari among speakers at Tel Aviv rally
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ToI Staff
July 7, 2023, 11:33 pm
IAF reservist injured in eye at overhaul protest says he won’t serve ‘dictatorship’
Former pilot Udi Ori dismisses ‘completely false’ claim he lost his eye after taking direct hit from water cannon on Tel Aviv highway, hopes to regain sight after further surgeries
By
ToI Staff
July 6, 2023, 11:22 am
Protesters block key highway as anti-overhaul demonstrations show no sign of easing
Hospital decries use of water cannons in Tel Aviv a day earlier after protesters treated for eye wounds; far-right minister: Ousted Tel Aviv police chief ‘pus that must be removed’
By
ToI Staff
March 1, 2023, 5:08 pm
As protests sweep nation, police use aggressive means to clear Tel Aviv rally
Clashes with stun grenades, water cannons mark 1st time these are seen at demos; at least 11 injured, 50 arrested; Netanyahu, Lapid accuse each other of stirring up anarchy
By
Carrie Keller-Lynn
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Emanuel Fabian
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ToI Staff
January 18, 2023, 6:03 pm
Ben Gvir said to ban police from using water cannons against Haredi protesters
New directive comes after minister alleged a double standard regarding how left-wing protesters in Tel Aviv are treated versus ultra-Orthodox demonstrators in Jerusalem
By
ToI Staff
February 28, 2022, 5:47 pm
Palestinian girl, 11, wounded as worshippers and police clash at Damascus Gate
Muslim Palestinians gathered to celebrate al-Israa wa al-Miraj, the anniversary of Mohammad’s journey to Al-Aqsa holy site; police say Palestinians rioted and threw stones at cops
By
Aaron Boxerman
March 20, 2021, 8:32 pm
Highest turnout in months at final pre-election protest against Netanyahu
Organizers reflect on previous nine months of rallies: ‘We were able to make a huge protest [movement], but without any means of channeling it’
By
Aaron Boxerman
January 30, 2021, 7:47 pm
For 1st time in months, police use water cannon on anti-Netanyahu protesters
One person hospitalized after being hit in face by water jet; policeman injured during clash; two people arrested; protest group says cannon deployed without warning
By
ToI Staff
August 6, 2020, 5:58 am
Anti-Netanyahu protester hit in head by water jet files complaint against police
Internal Investigations to review claim of excessive force at Jerusalem demonstration; Yonatan Kimel, 19, says he wants to ‘prevent such incidents from happening to others’
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ToI Staff
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