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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 368

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Alon Grozov lies under a water cannon during a protest outside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's residence in Jerusalem, April 2, 2024. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
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
By ToI Staff
A demonstrator falls after being hit by a mounted police officer during an anti-government demonstration in Tel Aviv on February 24, 2024. (JACK GUEZ / AFP)
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
Anti-judicial overhaul demonstrators block Route 1 and clash with police during a protest near Ein Hemed, July 11, 2023. (Photo by Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
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
By ToI Staff
A demonstrator from the 'Pink Front' group lights a flare while others in a marching band perform with drums during a protest against the Israeli government's judicial overhaul plan in Tel Aviv on July 8, 2023. (JACK GUEZ / AFP)
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
By ToI Staff
Israelis block the Ayalon Highway during a protest against the Israeli government's planned judicial overhaul and in response to the removal of Tel Aviv District Commander Amichai Eshed in Tel Aviv, July 5, 2023 (Yossi Aloni/Flash90)
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
By ToI Staff
Brothers in Arms member Udi Ori at the hospital on July 7, 2023, after suffering an eye injury when taking a direct hit from a water cannon during a protest against the judicial overhaul in Tel Aviv on July 5, 2023. (Courtesy)
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
Protesters against the judicial overhaul block Route 4, July 6, 2023 (Screen grab from Twitter used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
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
Mounted police clash with people as they protest against the government's planned judicial overhaul, in Tel Aviv, March 1, 2023. Erik Marmor/Flash90
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, Emanuel Fabian and ToI Staff
Screen capture from video as police use a water cannon to disperse protesters against enforcement of a national lockdown due to the coronavirus outbreak, in Jerusalem, January 20, 2021. (Kikar Shabbat)
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
Police fire sound grenades at Palestinians at Damascus Gate in Jerusalem Old City, on February 28, 2022. (Flash90)
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
Protesters against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, near the his official residence in Jerusalem on March 20, 2021, a few days befire the Israeli general elections. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90/Flash90)
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
Police fire a water cannon against protestors they say tried to break through checkpoint and injured an officer, January 30, 2021 (Screen grab/Twitter)
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
An anti-Netanyahu protester takes a direct hit to the head during a rally in Jerusalem, July 23, 2020 (video screenshot)
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’
By ToI Staff
Israelis protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu outside the prime minister's official residence in Jerusalem, on July 25, 2020. (Olivier Fitoussi)
July 30, 2020, 9:30 pm
At anti-Netanyahu protests, no clear leaders — and that’s how activists like it
Mass rallies have brought together a jumble of groups of varying generations. Often disagreeing about methods and ideology, all coalesce around one central tenet: the PM must go
By Anat Peled and Aaron Boxerman
Police use water cannons on demonstrators against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem, on July 18, 2020 (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)
July 28, 2020, 8:05 pm
Knesset panel debates cops’ use of water cannons at anti-Netanyahu protests
Committee chair rebukes police for not sending a representative involved in the practice; demonstrators to picket police minister’s home Tuesday evening
By ToI Staff
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