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Activists urge voters returning to Israel to save emergency hotline numbers in case of arrest

A group linked to the protest movement told Israelis flying in to vote to print its hotline numbers and keep them in their passports in case police detain them and take their phones.

Passengers arrive at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv, as activists from various political parties wait to encourage them to vote for their parties in Israel’s upcoming general elections, October 25, 2026.
A protest outside the Knesset on October 7, 2026.

Israelis demand state probe in nationwide protests on third anniversary of October 7

A protest in Tel Aviv demanding a government probe into October 7, August 9, 2026.

Protesters demand October 7 investigation two years after murder of six Gaza hostages

Standing Together Activists protest inside of the Religious Zionist Paty's headquarters on August 5, 2026.

'Arabs want to live': Left-wing protesters attempt to breach Religious Zionist party headquarters


Jewish orgs in the US express concerns over judicial reform

Many Jewish organizations in the Diaspora haven't reacted to the legislation process, though many of the have already responded negatively to these legislations.

 Anti-judicial overhaul demonstrators protest against the Israeli government's judicial overhaul, outside the U.S. Embassy Branch Office in Tel Aviv, July 11, 2023.

Hundreds of IDF reservists swear off service in protest of judicial reforms

300 members of the IDF's various cyber and tech arms signed a letter saying that they were no longer bluffing and are now refusing to show up for reserve duty when called.

 IDF RESERVISTS and activists protest judicial reform, outside the Prime Ministers Office in Jerusalem, March 2.

Reasonableness bill unlikely to pass as is - analysis

The bill may pass as is; it may pass in a watered-down version; and it may stall at some point during the legislative process and not pass.

 Government ministers celebrate after the Reasonableness Standard Bill passes its first reading in Knesset.

Protests in pictures: Snapshots from Israel's 'Day of Resistance'

Here are some of the best snapshots of the dramatic scenes taking place across Israel during Tuesday's "Day of Resistance."

 Demonstrator holding up a sign at Ben Gurion Airport

Protesters, opposition rally around Attorney-General after political attacks

"There is no democracy without an Attorney-General," said the 8200 protest, made up of alumni of the 8200 signal intelligence unit.

 LEFT: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu RIGHT: Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara

Protestors try to block MKs from Knesset plenum for judicial reform vote

The protesters tried to block the entrance of the plenum to ministers and Knesset members by laying down or sitting in front of the doors.

 Police arrest Anti-judicial overhaul demonstrators near the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem, on July 10, 2023.

What are the arguments for and against the reasonableness standard? - analysis

The reasonableness standard is used by courts to strike down government administrative decisions deemed extremely beyond the scope of what a reasonable and responsible authority would decide.

 Protesters demonstrate against the Israeli government's policies and judicial overhaul as Simcha Rothman arrives in New York ahead of the Celebrate Israel Parade, June 2, 2023.

BIG store owners get free rent if they protest judicial reform on Tuesday

The Israeli shopping center company outlined its plan to encourage protest without limiting store owners from running their shops if they want to.

 Demonstrators protests against the Israeli government's judicial reform in Dizengoff Square, Tel Aviv in the 25th week of protests June 24, 2023.

Israel's gov't clashes on judicial reform protests 'enforcement policy'

"The right to protest within the law is holy for every person and every population, and we forcefully condemn violence against protestors from any side."

 Demonstrators protests against the Israeli government's judicial reform in Dizengoff Square, Tel Aviv in the 25th week of protests June 24, 2023.

Israelis will protest en masse if judicial reform bill passes, leaders say

Gantz calls for a return to talks while protest leaders decry attempts at compromise.

 Protest leaders announcing increased protests on Tuesday if reform bill passes. July 7 2023.