Demonstrations

What does Netanyahu want out of the Gaza war? - opinion

The question remains whether Netanyahu really supports the conquest of Gaza, is being pressured by his extreme right coalition partners, or is trying to persuade Hamas to adopt more flexible stance.

DEMONSTRATORS CALL for the release of the hostages in Gaza, in Tel Aviv last month. Most of the hostages’ families feel that the prime minister is not fully committed to bringing the hostages home, as a priority, says the writer.
A protester carrying an Indonesian flag walks past the gate of Jakarta police headquarters in Jakarta, Indonesia, August 29, 2025

Three killed in Indonesia after protesters set fire to parliament building

Bar and Mor Godard, daughters of Meni Godard, and Doron Zexxer, Israeli host father of Edan Alexander, outside the home of Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar, August 24, 2025.

WATCH: Hostage families demonstrate outside homes of cabinet ministers calling for a deal now

Ultra-Orthodox Jews clash with police during a protest against the drafting of ultra orthodox jews to the Israeli army, on road 4 near Bnei Brak, August 19, 2025

Ultra-Orthodox Jews block central Israel highways, protest outside military prison


Air Force chief must be reprimanded for shaking protester's hands, Almog Cohen charges

The appeal follows a social media video showing a demonstration outside Tomer Bar’s home, in which he is seen shaking hands with a protester holding anti-government signage.

Israeli Air Force chief Tomer Bar and IDF chief Eyal Zamir seen in operational assessments during the war with Iran, June 13, 2025

Security Cabinet 'of death': Hostage mother decries decision to expand IDF ops. to Gaza City

"If you occupy parts of the Gaza Strip and hostages are murdered, we will pursue you. Your hands will be stained with the blood of the hostages!”

Einav Zangauker at a demonstration for a hostage deal in Tel Aviv on August 9, 2025.

Police officers to compensate protesters for excessive force, court rules

The ruling followed a civil lawsuit filed by the two demonstrators, who alleged they were assaulted during a protest in Caesarea.

 ISRAEL POLICE officers detain a protester during a demonstration calling for the release of Gaza hostages, in Tel Aviv last month.

Tens of thousands demonstrate against the gov't demanding hostage deal

Among the participants at the rally at Tel Aviv's Hostage Square were former hostages and soldiers who were wounded during the war.

 L to R: Former hostages Omer Shem Tov, Itay Regev, Maya Regev at a rally calling for the release of the 59 remaining hostages.

Sisi’s political theater: Protests as a strategic performance in Egypt - opinion

Sisi is not reacting to public dissent and support; he is attempting to direct it. The pressure is real, and this political theater is Sisi’s answer. 

EGYPT’S PRESIDENT Abdel Fattah al-Sisi (right) and French President Emmanuel Macron visit a medical ward for Palestinian patients last week. To many Egyptians, Sisi is not doing enough to challenge Israel’s actions in Gaza, says the writer.

Dressed as Hamas, Jordanians protest in solidarity with Gaza

Some signs held at the protest read in Arabic, “Enough killing…Enough silence and inaction. The occupation continues its massacre with American support.”

A person gestures as people gather after Friday prayers during a protest in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, in Amman, Jordan, April 4, 2025.

Protesters block Begin Road in Jerusalem, burn tires in call for return of hostages

Members of the Knesset opposition protesting against the government also positioned their offices outside the Knesset.

 Protesters burn tires on Begin Road in Jerusalem. March 31, 2025.

Columbia interim head steps down amid anti-Israel protest and rules rows

Board of Trustees co-chair Claire Shipman will become the Columbia acting president "effective immediately" until the board completed its search for permanent president.

 A timed exposure shot of Columbia University's main academic library (and the largest building on campus), Butler Library, at dusk.

Time to quit: Netanyahu, Bar, and all of Israel's leaders failed and must step down - opinion

Israel's failed leaders should step aside and make room for new leaders who will renew and rebuild the country.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a meeting at the Knesset in Jerusalem, March 27, 2023

WATCH: Opposition MKs join thousands of protesters outside Knesset

Protesters have gathered over the course of the week, focused primarily on the hostages and the judicial reform.

 The march from Aza Street to the Knesset, calling to save Israeli democracy, arriving at Kaplan Street, where the Knesset and government complex are located. March 26, 2025.

Will the mass protests called against Ronen Bar firing be effective? - analysis

The firing is seen by the organizations and by many Israelis as a direct continuation of the contentious judicial reform.

 Ronen Bar, head of the Shin Bet security services and Mossad chief David Barnea attend a farewell ceremony in his honor, at the National Police Academy in Beit Shemesh, on July 14, 2024.