Israeli military cemeteries have witnessed a wave of protests against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his ministers during the Memorial Day commemoration of soldiers killed in wars, according to photos and videos posted by journalists and activists on social media. Protesters blamed ministers, who were in attendance, for shedding the blood of Israelis. Many families started to leave the Mount Herzl cemetery in West Jerusalem when Netanyahu started his speech on Monday. At the Kiryat Shaul cemetery near Tel Aviv, Israelis staged a silent protest during Defense Minister Yoav Gallant’s speech, demanding his resignation and holding banners such as “Your hands are stained with their blood”. Antigovernment protesters have been […]
Thousands of Israeli antigovernment protesters have gathered in Tel Aviv, among other parts of the country, to call on the government to reach a deal to free dozens of captives held by the Hamas group in Gaza and to hold early elections. The demonstrators shouted slogans late on Saturday, expressing anger at Benjamin Netanyahu’s government for its inability to secure the release of the captives after six months of fighting. Israeli media reported scenes of confrontations between security forces and protesters in Tel Aviv, where demonstrators reportedly started several fires before they were quickly put out by the police. Al Jazeera’s Imran Khan reports from Tel Aviv. Subscribe to our […]
Tens of thousands of Israelis have blocked roads, built bonfires and lit flares, in the largest anti-government protest since the Gaza war began. They are demanding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu resign. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News
Demonstrators are gathering in front of the Israeli parliament and government buildings. A three-day protest has been launched outside the Knesset in west Jerusalem. Thousands of people are calling on the Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to resign. Al Jazeera’s Hamdah Salhut is monitoring the latest developments in west Jerusalem. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #Israel #IsraelGazaWar #IsraelHamasWar #GazaWar #TelAviv #WestJerusalem #Gaza #Hamas #BringThemHome #BringThemBack #BringThemHomeNow #AllOfThemHome #AllOfThemHomeNow #IsraeliCaptives #IsraeliHostages #BenjaminNetanyahu
Anti-government protesters in Israel have taken to the streets once again demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Al Jazeera’s Hamdah Salhut joins live from Tel Aviv. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #IsraelProtests #AntiGovernment #EarlyElection #IsraelPolitics #ProtestMovement #DemocracyNow #CallForChange #ElectionDemand
Thousands of protesters have gathered across Israel demanding the release of captives held by Hamas in Gaza – some are calling for new elections. Many have lost faith in prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu to get their loved ones back. Al Jazeera’s Teresa Bo reports from Tel Aviv, Israel. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #Israel #IsraelGazaWar #IsraelHamasWar #GazaWar #TelAviv #Gaza #Hamas #BringThemHome #BringThemBack #BringThemHomeNow #IsraeliCaptives #IsraeliHostages #BenjaminNetanyahu
Anti-war groups in Israel are accusing police of denying them permits to hold protests against the military campaign in Gaza. But police say they do not have the manpower to provide security at their demonstrations. Al Jazeera’s Laura Khan reports from Haifa, Israel. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #Israel #IsraelGazaWar #IsraelHamasWar #GazaWar #TelAviv #Gaza #Hamas #IsraeliCaptives #IsraeliHostages #BenjaminNetanyahu
The ongoing Israel-Gaza war has destroyed Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s image as “Mr Security”, with many Israelis holding him responsible for the attacks, analyst Ahmed Helal has said. “The Israeli public is furious and they’re frustrated that their security apparatus let them down and then they are unable to kill the upper echelons of Hamas leadership like Yahya Sinwar [Hamas leader in Gaza],” Helal, Director of MENA region at Global Counsel, told Al Jazeera. “There are no clear wins in this war.” Helal said the lack of preparation for the Hamas offensive on October 7 has put Netanyahu in “extreme jeopardy”, potentially ruining his political career, and leaving him susceptible […]
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been heckled and booed by the families of captives held by Hamas in Gaza during an address to parliament. “Now! Now!” the families chanted from the gallery on Monday when Netanyahu promised to bring the captives home but added that he had been told by Israeli field commanders that “more time” was needed. Israel says 129 captives are still held in Gaza. Three of them were mistakenly killed by Israeli forces this month. Netanyahu’s address came after his Likud party reported that he visited the Gaza Strip on Monday and promised to ramp up Israel’s assault there. Al Jazeera’s Alan Fisher reports from the […]
Israel’s Prime Minister has criticised the economy minister – for saying not enough was being done to protect the lives of troops. Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to continue the war despite mounting military casualties. At least 157 soldiers have been killed since Israel began its ground invasion of Gaza. Al Jazeera’s Bernard Smith reports from Tel Aviv. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #Israel #Netanyahu #NetanyahuInGazaPlan #Palestine #Gaza #GazaWar #IsraelGazaWar #IsraelHamasWar #GazaUnderAttack #GazaGroundRaid #IsraeliArmy #GazaDepopulation #GazaDisplacement #OperationIronSword #Hamas
