Tag: Israel Protests
Facebook uncovers Iranian operation supporting anti-Netanyahu protests in Israel
Facebook announced on Thursday that it has removed a network of Facebook and Instagram accounts linked to Iran that sought to promote and support protests in Israel against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
In its “October 2020...
Knesset passes law curtailing protests during COVID-19 lockdown
Following a heated all-night parliamentary session, Israel’s Knesset on Wednesday passed a law limiting public protests during the national COVID-19 lockdown.
Under the law, Israelis are barred from attending demonstrations more than .6 miles from...
As Israeli protests grow, Netanyahu’s wife expresses fear for family’s safety
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s wife, Sara, said on Wednesday that the growing violence shown by protesters outside the Prime Minister’s Residence in Jerusalem has made her fear for her safety and her family’s...
Netanyahu accuses attorney general of ‘scandalous’ inaction regarding death threats
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu harshly criticized Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit on Tuesday over what Netanyahu said was Mandelblit’s failure to take seriously violent threats against him and his family.
“Your total lack of action...