2024 Israeli protests
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| 2024 Israeli protests | |
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| 2024 Anti-government protests in Israel Part of Beer Sheba | |
| Caused by |
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| Methods | Protests, online activism, riots |
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| Casualties | |
| Injuries | 10 Protestors (1 critically) 2 Policeman |
| Arrested | 286 |
The 2024 Israeli protests are a series of
Israel also experienced anti-war protests, and anti-humanitarian aid protests, although they were smaller in scale.[6][7]
Many in the protests are left-leaning, and are against the escalation of the war, calling for a ceasefire and a prisoner exchange.[8] Many are saying Netanyahu is "intentionally sabotaging hostage deals", for his own political survival.[9]
Background
Protests against Netanyahu and his government started after he tried to delay his trial. these protests were called the Black Flags Protests, and later were called "Balfour Protests".
The second wave of protests came in response to the government's push for a wide-ranging judicial reform, aimed to change the makeup of the Judicial Selection Committee, ultimately cancelling Judiciary in the state. these protests called the reform "dictatorship" and were the biggest in the history of Israel.[10]
The current third wave of the protests pressuring Netanyahu to accept hostage deal and resign. the protestors are accusing Netanyahu, saying he's a major factor in Israel's deterioration over the years, ultimately causing
as June 2024, the protests grew larger as they demand Netanyahu to step down and early elections [12][13].[14]
History
On 5 November 2023, thousands rallied in Tel Aviv for hostages deal, and some were also protesting in Jerusalem.[15]
On 28 January 2024, police arrested several protesters in Kaplan Square in the Tel Aviv, while hundreds were dispersed by force.
On 2 April 2024, a protest outside Netanyahu's residence turned into clashes with police. Five people were arrested and one officer was injured in the melee.[3]
On 6 April 2024, during an anti-government rally in Tel Aviv, a car deliberately accelerated into a crowd of protesters, injuring five.[16]
References
- ^ "'Netanyahu is the Problem.' Why Tens of Thousands Are Protesting in Israel". TIME. 2024-04-03. Retrieved 2024-04-30.
- ^ "'No time for politics' sentiment cracks as civil unrest rises". The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com. 2024-01-22. Retrieved 2024-04-30.
- ^ ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-04-30.
- ^ Harel, Amos (2024-04-30). "Torn between Biden and the Israeli right, Netanyahu weighs proposals he once ruled out". Haaretz. Retrieved 2024-04-30.
- ^ "Why are thousands protesting against Netanyahu's government in Israel?". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2024-04-30.
- ^ Siddiqui, Federica Marsi,Edna Mohamed,Usaid. "Israeli strike on Lebanon kills three as US offers proposal for 'calm'". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2024-04-30.
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- Times of Israel.
- ^ "Labor leader Merav Michaeli: Netanyahu 'torpedoing hostage deals to stay in power'". The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com. 2024-04-12. Retrieved 2024-04-30.
- ^ "'Defeat the dictatorship': Judicial reform protests resume across Israel". The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com. 2023-07-29. Retrieved 2024-04-30.
- ^ Marquardt, Alex (2024-01-26). "Netanyahu must be removed, say top former Israeli national security officials". CNN. Retrieved 2024-04-30.
- ^ "Israeli Protesters Mass in Jerusalem to Call for Elections". New York Times.
- ^ "Preaching unity, Netanyahu slams 'loud, sometimes violent' anti-government protesters". Times of Israel.
- ^ "Netanyahu dismisses cease-fire proposal, angering hostage families". The Washington Post.
- Times of Israel.
- ^ "i24NEWS". www.i24news.tv. Retrieved 2024-04-30.