They Just Wanted to Help a Few Hungry Israelis. They Ended Up Replacing Israel's Welfare System
Danielle, Leah and Alma wanted to help people during the coronavirus crisis. Soon enough they were feeding tens of thousands of Israelis
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'Obsessive': Israel's Burgeoning Indie Media Is Carving a Niche for Itself
Technology has made it cheap enough for independent news outlets to operate without compromising on their activism ■ New study shows how 'obsessive' behavior makes militant journalism possible
How Pink Became the Color of the anti-Netanyahu Protests
The feminine color of power, the color of hope, optimism and love: Activists explain how pink spread from a small group of artists to take over the protests
Anti-Netanyahu Protesters Fined Despite Not Violating Coronavirus Restrictions
Five demonstrators were fined for staying at a protest encampment near Netanyahu’s’ official Jerusalem residence despite renting an apartment less than a kilometer away from the site
Anti-Netanyahu Activists Say This False Flag Campaign Is an Attempt to Kill Their Protest
Activists say they have uncovered at least three suspicious accounts, and are investigating over a dozen more, which they charge are part of an operation to turn the public against the anti-Netanyahu protests
Police Tell High Court to Reject Petition to Move or Limit anti-Netanyahu Protests
Jerusalem residents’ petition over demonstrations at PM’s official residence opposed by police as potentially striking blow to freedom of expression
As anti-Netanyahu Protests Ramp Up, Women Take Charge
They've chosen the path of solidarity, compassion and cooperation, unlike the aggressiveness and competitiveness they say they were taught in Israeli society
Analysis Netanyahu Has Launched the Decisive Part of His Plan: To Set the Country on Fire
The prime minister offers limp condemnation for injured protesters over social media and seems to be fueling extremist right-wing violence
Analysis How This Likud Minister Became Public Enemy No. 2 for anti-Netanyahu Protesters
Public Security Minister Amir Ohana is reportedly furious that police aren’t cracking down on anti-Bibi protesters, further alienating him from the majority of the mostly progressive LGBTQ community
Minister Asks Israel Police to Consider Barring Protests Outside Netanyahu's Residence
In meeting with police chief, Public Security Minister Amir Ohana suggests making anti-government protests move to another site, but police say it can't be done
Israeli Anti-government Protesters Say Police Tried to Recruit Them as Informants
Numerous protesters report getting calls from police officers fishing for information; covert intelligence gathering is legitimate, police responds
'Dictator Go Home': Jerusalem Protests Calling for Netanyahu’s Resignation Get Louder
The latest in five major demonstrations in a week drew in new forces – restaurant owners, environmental groups and youth movements, who joined no less than 50 other groups
Social Workers End Strike After Israel's Treasury Agrees to Raise Wages
Under new agreement, workers will receive a one-time coronavirus stipend and wage increases starting July 2021
Young Israelis Are Finally Taking to the Streets. Here’s What’s Driving Them
As the coronavirus ravages the Israeli economy and job prospects wither, young Israelis are waking up to a new reality – and they’re holding one man responsible
‘Maximum Caseload, Minimum Conditions’: Thousand Social Workers Protest Nation-wide
Israel’s social workers are entering the third week of a strike in which they are demanding improved pay and working conditions
Two Israeli Protest Movements Join Forces After Police Deny Demonstration Permit
Organizations representing the self-employed and anti-Netanyahu protesters will hold a joint demonstration Saturday in Tel Aviv’s Charles Clore Park
Police Won't Permit Tel Aviv Economic Protest Citing Coronavirus Regulations
Police say they would approve the protest, set to take place at Rabin Square, at a different location that could safely accommodate the several thousand people expected to attend, but organizers say they would turn to the court
Jerusalem Has Seen Many Protests, but This One Was a Turning Point for the anti-Netanyahu Movement
'We're young and no longer willing to shut up and be nice,' says one of the thousands of demonstrators who turned up near the Prime Minister's Residence angry and bold
Social Workers Strike for Second Week, Finance Ministry Official Calls Demands 'Irrelevant'
Union of Social Workers says it is preparing for a long-term strike in wake of the 'Finance Ministry's ongoing disregard' ■ Strike is expected to impact some 1.5 million people
Thousands Protest Across Israel Calling on Netanyahu to Resign
'Black Flag' movement continues demonstrations against prime minister, on trial for alleged corruption and accused by critics of attempting to subvert democracy
Hundreds of Social Workers Protest Across Israel, Threaten General Strike
Protesters, holding signs with slogans expressing frustration over low salaries, heavy workloads and violence against them, demonstrated in dozens of cities
Dozens of Pro-democracy Protesters Rally Against Netanyahu Government in Tel Aviv
Some of the activists intend on sleeping in tents on Rothschild Boulevard for the coming days in a move reminiscent of the 2011 social protests
Bedouin Woman's Death Draws Dozens to Gender Violence Protest in Southern Israel
Organizer says many fear consequences of speaking out on women’s rights, meaning the 50 people who turned out in Rahat was a relatively large protest
Protester Assaulted by Police at Tel Aviv Anti-annexation Protest
After incident was filmed, senior police official said officer’s actions were unnecessary and extreme, and that the officer in question would be reprimanded
Israelis Protest Netanyahu-Gantz Government on Eve of High Court Hearing
Protesters say parts on unity deal may be illegal ■ Separate rallies across the country protest inadequate economic response to the coronavirus crisis
Hundreds of Self-employed Israelis Protest Government Handling of Economic Crisis
'The worst thing I’ve gone through is seeing my wife afraid, crying and trembling at night. The state is abandoning us'
State, in Mediation, Seeks Six Years for Ethiopian Israeli Protester Who Torched Police Car
Eitan Mahareto, 24, who was already on probation, is being indicted for his alleged actions during massive protests in July against the shooting death of Solomon Teka by an off-duty police officer