Tel aviv protest

Israelis demand state probe in nationwide protests on third anniversary of October 7

Many of the protesters called for more accountability by governmental figures and a full state commission of inquiry into the national tragedy.

A protest outside the Knesset on October 7, 2026.
Shir Mathias speaking at a protest in Tel Aviv, August 1, 2026.

Hundreds gather at anti-government protest demanding Oct. 7 state commission of inquiry

Gil Dickmann attends a State Control Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem, on January 19, 2026.

'Would you say Yoni came back from Entebbe?': Slain hostage's cousin slams Netanyahu at protest

 Haim Sirotkin, driver who is suspected of running over protesters last night during a demonstration calling for the release of Israeli hostages held in the Gaza Strip and against the current Israeli government, arrives for a court hearing at the Magistrate's Court in Tel Aviv on April 7, 2024.

Former soccer player Haim Sirotkin sentenced to one year in prison for running over protesters


Owners, workers protest government in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv

Later on Sunday, Army Radio reported that the long-time owner of one store in the market committed suicide, citing financial fears.

Costa Black, a restaurant manager from Eilat, packs away his tent on Rothschild Boulevard, Tel Aviv, April 26, 2020

Right to protest

In democratic societies, protests are a natural outlet for citizens to express themselves, unleash frustration and reduce the pressure building up.

Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) protesters are sprayed with skunk water as they protest a draft bill in Jerusalem, November 28th, 2018

Giant chicken protests Hamas terror next to army HQ in Tel Aviv

The chicken appears in protest against recurring violence on the Gaza border, including rocket attacks and an infiltration attempt.

IVP protest chicken in front of the Kirya in Tel Aviv, Aug. 19, 2019

Likud-sponsored bill would ban Palestinian flag at events

The bill, which will be presented when the Knesset returns from its summer recess, was a response to a protest two weeks ago at Tel Aviv’s Rabin Square during which Palestinian flags were waved.

Palestinian flags flutter at a protest against the Nation-State Law in Rabin Square, Tel Aviv, August 11th, 2018

Basic truths about the Basic Law

Israel properly does not compare itself to neighboring regimes.

Druze leaders partake in the protest against the Nation-State Law in Tel Aviv, August 2018

TA municipality: Picture of Palestinian flag is doctored

Doctored image circulates after right-wing politicians decry presence of flag at protest.

 Palestinian flags flutter at a protest against the Nation-State Law in Rabin Square, Tel Aviv, August 11th, 2018

Tens of thousands protest Nation-State Law at Arab-led rally in Tel Aviv

A crowd forms around Rabin Square in Tel Aviv as the second consecutive protest against the Nation-State Law begins

Palestinian flags flutter at a protest against the Nation-State Law in Rabin Square, Tel Aviv, August 11th, 2018

Bus drivers block roads in protest over violence, working conditions

Bus drivers blocked the intersection of the government compound in Tel Aviv holding signs reading “Enough violence,” and “Drivers’ blood is not worthless,” as well as calling for a salary increase.

Bus drivers protest in Tel Aviv

Hundreds of Israelis protest IDF’s deadly use of force on Gaza border

Protest rhetoric ranged from "all good people [must] work together," to "Bibi must go or nothing will change."

A protest in Tel Aviv against violence on the Gaza border, Sunday, April 1 2018.

25,000 rally against deportation of migrants in Tel Aviv's Rabin Square

Multiple migrants addressed the rally, recounting harrowing tales of escaping from violent Sudanese militias and evading a forced labor draft in Eritrea.

Tel Aviv protest against deportation