Violent activists

Anti-gov’t activist held on suspicion of incitement after social media post calling for ‘rebellion'

Dr. Yolanda Yavor was arrested on suspicion of incitement after a post urging “rebellion,” with police saying her language created a real risk amid heightened national tensions.

Dr. Yolanda Yavor, a 50-year-old lecturer and prominent anti-government protest figure, was arrested on Friday morning on suspicion of incitement following a social-media post calling for a “rebellion” and urging action against what she described as Israel’s “traitorous” leadership.
 People leave the encampment site after an Ontario judge ordered pro-Palestinian protesters to leave their two-month-old encampment at the University of Toronto, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada July 3, 2024.

Second 'noxious substance' attack on Toronto pro-Palestinian activists in two weeks

A supporter uses his mobile phone ahead of then-Republican presidential nominee President Donald Trump's watch party in Palm Beach County Convention Center, in West Palm Beach, Florida, November 5, 2024; illustrative.

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An activist poster calling for a pro-Palestinian protest in Boston on October 7, 2025.

Boston councilors slam City Hall for allowing violent pro-Palestinian Oct. 7 rally without permit


Dear IDF commanders: Don’t let our soldiers become punching bags

Let’s either change the protocols or station another force - like the police - at sensitive points.

 A SOLDIER (face blurred) is confronted by hostile activists in Hebron.

IDF accuses activists of stoning soldiers, Left disputes claim

The IDF in its message did not identify if the activist was from the Left or Right, and referred to them instead as "Israeli suspects."

IDF soldiers securing the entry of worshipers to Joseph's Tomb October 13, 2022.

Just Stop Oil: Is the UK-based climate movement in the pocket of oil billionaires?

With requests for cryptocurrency donations and funding from an American oil fortune heiress, the controversy surrounding Just Stop Oil is larger than one can of tomato soup and a painting.

 Activists of "Just Stop Oil" glue their hands to the wall after throwing soup at a van Gogh's painting "Sunflowers" at the National Gallery in London

Oath Keepers trial to resume with testimony from fresh witnesses

As hearings from the January 6th US Capitol riots continue, right-wing extremist group Oath Keepers has more evidence stacked them.

 A mob of supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump fight with members of law enforcement at a door they broke open as they storm the US Capitol Building in Washington, US, January 6, 2021.

Iraqis gather in Baghdad to mark anniversary of 2019 anti-government protest

In what was meant to be a moment commemorating government unrest, more violence struck Iraqi citizens who gathered to mark an important anniversary.

 Iraqi protesters clash with security forces at a gathering to mark the third anniversary of the anti-government protests in Baghdad, Iraq October 1, 2022.

Iran arrests Europeans accused of role in unrest

As protests in Iran continue, officials in Iran are arresting and accusing Europeans in the nation for playing a part in the unrest.

 A woman holds up a sign during a protest against the Islamic regime of Iran and the death of Mahsa Amini, outside the Iranian embassy in Mexico City, Mexico, September 27, 2022.

Anti-violence protests to bring together Arabs, Jews amid clashes, riots

A demonstration bringing together anti-violence Arabs and Jews will begin in the evening in Jerusalem in order to oppose recent clashes between Jewish right-wing extremists and extremist Arabs.

Israeli border police clash with Palestinians outside Damascus Gate in Jerusalem's Old City, April 15, 2021.

Shin Bet to release right-wing activist from administrative detention

Globally, Israel is criticized for using the practice, which includes legal proceedings, but it allows the prosecution to present secret evidence and it does not give suspects all of the standard criminal protections.

Ofer Prison

Is the road still open for Israeli-Palestinian peace?

Marking the 50th anniversary of the Six Day War and its ramifications on the Israeli-Arab conflict, the 'Post' talks to activists.

Right-wing demonstration in Jerusalem

Israel security forces arrest Palestinians linked to violent attacks

Security forces also entered the home of the 18-year-old Palestinian teen who stabbed and lightly wounded four people in Tel Aviv on Sunday.

Israeli security forces arrest Palestinians involved in violent riot in Nabi Saleh in West Bank‏