Protests

Jerusalem's Basimta Cafe may decide to close on Shabbat amid weekly haredi protests

The demonstrations against the cafe began following a revelation that the the eatery is an official Jews for Jesus project, a movement seen as controversial amongst mainstream Judaism.

Ultra-Orthodox protesters demonstrate against a cafe operating on Shabbat and clash with Israeli police, while secular protesters hold a counter-demonstration in support of the cafe in central Jerusalem, August 8, 2026.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian (L) shakes hands with the United Nations (UN) Secretary General Antonio Guterres during the UN's General Assembly.

UN chief Guterres slammed for ignoring Iranian regime executions in talk with President Pezeshkian

Dozens of protesters seen demonstrating at the entrance to Jerusalem on August 31, 2026 over the decision to send Givati soldiers to prison.

Traffic disrupted in Jerusalem as protesters oppose Givati soldiers’ imprisonment

Activists from the Women Demand Life movement demonstrate in front of the Prime Minister's Residence in Jerusalem to mark the two-year anniversary of the return of "The Beautiful Six," August 31, 2026.

Protest marking anniversary of 'Beautiful Six' hostages' deaths held at Prime Minister's Residence


Liberal Jewish groups plan UN protest against possible Ben-Gvir visit

Several progressive Jewish organizations have planned a protest at a plaza outside the United Nations, where Israeli media reported that the minister would be attending a conference on policing.

Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir gives a statement during a party meeting at the Israeli parliament, the Knesset, Jerusalem, June 3, 2024.

Arad residents protest alleged Gur Hassidic ‘takeover’ of city amid rising violence

A rally is planned in the city for Thursday amid escalating tensions, arrests, and accusations of selective police enforcement.

Ultra-Orthodox (haredi) Jewish men rally against the imprisonment of yeshiva students who failed to comply with IDF draft orders, on June 18, 2026; Illustrative.

One thousand days on, Israelis mourn those lost on October 7

"I promise here that I will make October 7 the mission of my life, and I will never forget," released hostage Rom Braslavski said at the protests at Hostage Square.

Protesters commemorate 1,000 days since the October 7 Massacre on July 2, 2026.

Man jailed for one year over 2023 death of Jewish protester in California

Alnaji pleaded guilty in May to felony involuntary manslaughter and felony battery causing serious bodily injury, according to prosecutors.

 Protesters from a number of London universities attend a pro-Palestine demonstration on October 7, 2025 in London, England.

Couple climb Empire State Building spire in peace banner proposal stunt

A dramatic stunt atop the Empire State Building turned romantic when one climber appeared to propose more than 1,400 feet above Manhattan.

Two people display a banner atop the Empire State Building in the Manhattan borough of New York, US, July 1, 2026, in a still image from video.

Historic Jewish charity rejects claims it funded Israeli anti-government protests

Geoffrey Stern, president of PEF Israel Endowment Funds, gives his first interview as a House committee investigates whether American donor dollars helped pay for Israel's anti-government protests.

Geoffrey Stern

'A national disgrace': Netanyahu, MKs decry rabbi who hurled abuse at Zamir at anti-draft rally

On Monday, the rabbi verbally attacked Zamir, saying, "may his name and memory be erased," after a soldier was sent to prison because he wore a 'Messiah' patch.

ULTRA-ORTHODOX Jewish men attend a rally against the imprisonment of yeshiva students who failed to comply with military recruitment orders, in Bnei Brak, June 29, 2026.

Serbian protesters maintain pressure on president after his claims of stepping down

Although many protesters expressed satisfaction over Vucic's resignation, they fear he may not fully relinquish power. Analysts say he may try to run for prime minister.

A DRONE picture shows people gathering for a protest, as part of a nationwide anti-government movement triggered by the deadly collapse of the Novi Sad railway station canopy in November 2024, following Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic's resignation announcement, in Kraljevo, Serbia, June 28, 2026

Why did the June 26 protest movement in Gaza falter? - opinion

The deeper problem was the absence of a clear political vision for what would come after the protests.

People walk next to the Hamad Towers, north of Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip, which were destroyed by the Israeli military during the war in the Gaza Strip, June 26, 2026.

Hamas deploys armed guards, confiscates phones to suppress Gaza protest plans - report

Hamas reportedly intimidated activists, deployed armed operatives, and restricted movement to prevent planned anti-Hamas demonstrations across the Gaza Strip.

Hamas terrorists as Egyptian workers accompanied by members of the ICRC search for the last two remaining bodies of hostages -an Israeli soldier and a Thai national- from under the rubble of the Jabalia refugee camp, in the Gaza Strip on December 1, 2025; Illustrative.