| 2024 Israeli protests | |
| Subtitle: | 2024 Anti-government protests in Israel |
| Partof: | Israel–Hamas war protests in Israel |
| Date: | – present |
| Place: | Israel |
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| Methods: | Protests, demonstrations, civil disobedience, civil resistance, online activism, riots |
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| Injuries: | 14+ protesters (1 critically)6 police officers |
| Arrests: | 550+ |
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] 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]
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]
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.
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]