Tel aviv protest

Decapitated mannequins placed at houses of judges, Tel Aviv mayor, in protest of illegal immigrants

The mannequins also had messages expressing discontent with the current state of illegal immigrants in Israel, claiming that they are the cause of a rise in violent crime rates.

Protests against illegal immigration in Tel Aviv.
MK Gilad Kariv and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir clash on social media.

Ben-Gvir argues with MK Kariv, sparks controversy over freedom of speech amid nationwide protests

 Israeli protestors gather at Habima Square in Tel Aviv for mass demonstrations against the government on January 14, 2022

Tel Aviv rally calls for war’s end, as hunger reigns in Gaza and ceasefire talks collapse anew

 Udi Goren, Einav Zangauker, Bar Godard, and Viki Cohen calling to bring their families home

'Trump you ended Iran war, end Gaza War': Hostage families call to bring loved ones home now


Police officer injured, five protesters arrested in Jerusalem protests

Protesters in Tel Aviv scattered notes displaying numbers throughout Habima Square, meant to symbolize the people who have so far succumbed to COVID-19.

Notes scattered throughout Habima Square in Tel Aviv by protesters, symbolizing the 4,600 victims of the coronavirus in Israel, Saturday, January 30, 2021.

Protestors invoke Maccabee spirit on Hanukkah, call on Netanyahu to go

In Tel Aviv, protesters gathered outside of Habima Theatre and marked Hanukkah by lighting a large hanukkiah before embarking on what they called a "march of light."

A statue of an anti-Netanyahu demonstrator holds up Israeli flag placed at Rabin Square in Tel Aviv December 10, 2020, The statue was created by Israeli artist Itay Zalait.

A Jewish view of non-violent protest and civil disobedience

In general, Jewish law and tradition have a positive attitude toward protest.

Israelis protest against Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on August 29, 2020

Protesters display tombstones for closed businesses in Rabin Square

"As long as the government continues to play roulette with our lives, this cemetery will expand."

The Centers for Social Justice install a graveyard of businesses that have closed down during the coronavirus pandemic, August 26, 2020.

Tel Aviv protests turn violent amid clashes with police

Israel Police announced that it was working to disperse the crowds who were conducting an "illegal protest and disturbing the public order."

Protests in Tel Aviv turn violent, July 11, 2020

Owners, workers protest government in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv

Later on Sunday, Army Radio reported that the long-time owner of one store in the market committed suicide, citing financial fears.

Costa Black, a restaurant manager from Eilat, packs away his tent on Rothschild Boulevard, Tel Aviv, April 26, 2020

Right to protest

In democratic societies, protests are a natural outlet for citizens to express themselves, unleash frustration and reduce the pressure building up.

Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) protesters are sprayed with skunk water as they protest a draft bill in Jerusalem, November 28th, 2018

Giant chicken protests Hamas terror next to army HQ in Tel Aviv

The chicken appears in protest against recurring violence on the Gaza border, including rocket attacks and an infiltration attempt.

IVP protest chicken in front of the Kirya in Tel Aviv, Aug. 19, 2019

Likud-sponsored bill would ban Palestinian flag at events

The bill, which will be presented when the Knesset returns from its summer recess, was a response to a protest two weeks ago at Tel Aviv’s Rabin Square during which Palestinian flags were waved.

Palestinian flags flutter at a protest against the Nation-State Law in Rabin Square, Tel Aviv, August 11th, 2018

Basic truths about the Basic Law

Israel properly does not compare itself to neighboring regimes.

Druze leaders partake in the protest against the Nation-State Law in Tel Aviv, August 2018