Jump to content

2024 Israeli protests

Edit links
Page extended-protected
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

2024 Israeli protests
2024 Anti-government protests in Israel
Part of Israel–Hamas war protests in Israel
Top to bottom, left to right:
DateNovember 2023 (2023-11) – present
Location
Israel
Caused by
MethodsProtests, demonstrations, civil disobedience, civil resistance, online activism, riots
Resulted in
  • Police crackdown on protesters
  • Several military officials (such as Nadav Argaman) speaking out against Netanyahu
  • Decreasing support for Netanyahu's government (71% support Netanyahu resignation, compared to 56% at the start of the war)
Casualties
Injuries14+ protesters (1 critically)
6 police officers
Arrested550+

The 2024 Israeli protests are a series of protests,[1] civil unrest[2] and riots[3] against Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government, primarily sparked by the Israel–Hamas war. The protests mainly aims at pressuring Netanyahu to accept a ceasefire and hostage deal.[4] These protests began sporadically at the onset of the war and have significantly grown in size and intensity, culminating in massive gatherings across various Israeli cities.[5] Anti-war protests and anti-humanitarian aid protests have also taken place, although they were smaller in scale.[6][7]

Israel March Together protest march from Re'im to Jerusalem - March 2024

Many in the protests are left-leaning and against the escalation of the war, calling for a ceasefire and a prisoner exchange.[8] Netanyahu has been accused by protesters of intentionally sabotaging negotiations on a long-term ceasefire and hostage deal 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 2023 Hamas-led attack on Israel.[11]

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]

On 18 June 2024, a protest took place on Gaza Street in Jerusalem near Netanyahu residence. they soon turned into riots. 3 were injured and 9 were arrested.[17][18]

On 27 June 2024, the protest organizers announced "civil strike day", blocking Highway 4 and Ayalon Highway, as well as other routes in Israel, while liting fire.[19]

On 20 July 2024, Thousands of protesters rallied in Tel Aviv, demanding Netanyahu to stay in Israel to continue talks with Hamas in order to reach an hostage deal.[20] Right-wing activists threw stones at them and minor clashes occurred.[21]

On 21 July 2024, protesters blocked Ben Gurion Airport, ahead of Netanyahu’s departure for US meeting.[22]

References

  1. ^ "'Netanyahu is the Problem.' Why Tens of Thousands Are Protesting in Israel". TIME. 2024-04-03. Retrieved 2024-04-30.
  2. ^ "'No time for politics' sentiment cracks as civil unrest rises". The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com. 2024-01-22. Retrieved 2024-04-30.
  3. ^ a b Vinograd, Cassandra (2024-04-02). "Protest Outside Netanyahu's Jerusalem Home Turns Into 'Riot,' Police Say". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-04-30.
  4. ^ Harel, Amos (2024-04-30). "Torn between Biden and the Israeli right, Netanyahu weighs proposals he once ruled out". Haaretz. Retrieved 2024-04-30.
  5. ^ "Why are thousands protesting against Netanyahu's government in Israel?". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2024-04-30.
  6. ^ Siddiqui, Federica Marsi,Edna Mohamed,Usaid. "Israeli strike on Lebanon kills three as US offers proposal for 'calm'". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2024-04-30.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  7. ^ "Protest barred from bid to block aid trucks at Gaza crossing". Times of Israel.
  8. ^ "5 arrested, claims of police violence as thousands in Tel Aviv demand deal with Hamas". Times of Israel.
  9. ^ "Labor leader Merav Michaeli: Netanyahu 'torpedoing hostage deals to stay in power'". The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com. 2024-04-12. Retrieved 2024-04-30.
  10. ^ "'Defeat the dictatorship': Judicial reform protests resume across Israel". The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com. 2023-07-29. Retrieved 2024-04-30.
  11. ^ Marquardt, Alex (2024-01-26). "Netanyahu must be removed, say top former Israeli national security officials". CNN. Retrieved 2024-04-30.
  12. ^ Livni, Ephrat; Boxerman, Aaron (17 June 2024). "Israeli Protesters Mass in Jerusalem to Call for Elections". New York Times.
  13. ^ "Preaching unity, Netanyahu slams 'loud, sometimes violent' anti-government protesters". Times of Israel.
  14. ^ "Netanyahu dismisses cease-fire proposal, angering hostage families". The Washington Post.
  15. ^ "Thousands rally in Tel Aviv for hostages; Netanyahu critics renew Jerusalem protests". Times of Israel.
  16. ^ "i24NEWS". www.i24news.tv. Retrieved 2024-04-30.
  17. ^ Israel, Noticias Aurora; Abel, Pablo (2024-06-18). "Three hospitalized and nine arrested in the anti-Netanyahu protest in Jerusalem". Aurora Israel: Últimas noticias Israel, Vida judía, Innovación Tecnológica Israelí y Avances Médicos israelis. (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-06-27.
  18. ^ שאולוב, רוני גרין; תמרי, לירן; רובינשטיין, רועי (2024-06-17). "9 נעצרו בי-ם, 3 פונו לבי"ח; מדורות הובערו בכביש, מפגינים ושוטרים התעמתו". Ynet (in Hebrew). Retrieved 2024-06-27.
  19. ^ דבר (2024-06-27). "המחאה עולה שלב: ״יום שביתה אזרחית״ ברחבי הארץ, מפגינים הציבו כלוב בוער באיילון דרום". דבר העובדים בארץ ישראל (in Hebrew). Retrieved 2024-06-27.
  20. ^ "Protesters rallying Sat. night to urge Netanyahu to seal hostage deal before US trip". Times of Israel.
  21. ^ "Right-wing activists, Brothers in Arms protesters clash after anti-government protest". Times of Israel.
  22. ^ "Protesters gather at Ben Gurion Airport ahead of Netanyahu's departure for US". Times of Israel.
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2024_Israeli_protests&oldid=1239699250"