Israel protest

Counterprotest begins in Bnei Brak after mass traffic disruption from ultra-orthodox draft protest

Between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., hundreds of protesters are expected to arrive in Bnei Brak as part of a demonstration against inequality in the burden of service.

RESIDENTS OF Kfar Yona protest against an ultra-Orthodox demonstration opposing the arrest of Haredi draft evaders near the Beit Lid military prison in central Israel, June 24, 2026.
A haredi man looks on as traffic builds at Hemed Interchange on Highway 1 amid ultra-Orthadox anti-draft protests, June 24, 2026.

Following hours of haredi draft protests, Israeli highways reopen to traffic

 TOPSHOT-ISRAEL-LEBANON-IRAN-US-WAR TOPSHOT - Israeli soldiers patrol along the Israel-Lebanon border on April 10, 2026. The Israeli military said on April 10 that it had "dismantled" more than 4,300 Hezbollah sites in Lebanon since fighting with the militant group began last month.

Judge orders pro-Palestine 'legal' body to pay UK-Israeli IDF soldier it attempted to prosecute

Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men clash with police during a protest against construction work on the Jerusalem Light Rail in the Bar-Ilan area of Jerusalem, June 8, 2026; Illustrative.

WATCH: Police officers attempt to disperse haredi protest in Jerusalem


Highway 4 opens to traffic following Haredi protests over IDF draft arrest

The demonstrations come amid heightened tensions surrounding the state’s policies on military conscription and ongoing failures in the rehabilitation of wounded veterans.

Highway 4 near the Coca-Cola Junction was blocked Thursday afternoon as hundreds of Haredi protesters took to the streets.

Likud seeks inquiry into foreign funding of Israeli protests

The move comes days after Likud issued a statement citing what it called “astonishing revelations” contained in an official document recently published by the US Congress.

Israelis protest against Benjamin Netanyhahu's government in Jerusalem, March 23, 2025

Biden-era tax dollars funded anti-Netanyahu, judicial reform protest groups, US gov't report finds

The investigation also revealed that the administration may have funded groups with ties to US-designated terrorist organizations such as Hamas.

(Illustrative) Former US President Joe Biden speaks during a visit to Vernon Electric Cooperative in Westby, Wisconsin, US, September 5, 2024.

Police arrest 73-year-old for harassing border policewoman during Jerusalem protest

Israel Police arrest a protester who is suspected of harassing a border policewoman during a protest and riot in Jerusalem earlier in the week.

 Israel Police arrest a protester who is suspected of harassing a border policewoman during a protest and riot in Jerusalem earlier in the week March 28, 2025

Israel vs abroad: How do oppositions act against perceived undemocratic laws?- comment

With protests starting to lose momentum, people are starting to question whether opposition parties are doing enough themselves.

Israelis protest against Benjamin Netanyhahu's government in Jerusalem, March 23, 2025

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.

WATCH: Police use trucks to block road in attempt to prevent demonstrators reaching IDF HQ

Several family members and former hostages addressed the crowds, calling for the completion and prioritization of the hostage deal.

 Begin Gate, filled with protestors calling to bring the 59 remaining hostages back home - at once.

Civil resistance vs. vigilantism: Has nonviolent protest lost its relevance?

“To do an extreme act of violence, a person must not have seen any hope. There are groups creating a pathway to positive change.”

 PROTESTERS DEMONSTRATE in support of Palestinians at Oxford University earlier this year. Jewish students should demand safety and respect or have the pride to go elsewhere, says the writer.

Police commissioner urges officers to ignore report of prior ties to Sara Netanyahu

Israel Police Commissioner says he has always acted without political motives after a TV investigation into Sara Netanyahu revealed he was commended by her for using force against protestors.

Sara Netanyahu

'They won't survive the winter': Hostage families call on the government to reach a hostage deal

Family members called for a deal but also attacked Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his family for launching a 'hate' campaign against them.

Einav Zangauker speaks during a protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government, December 14, 2024