Gaza war protests in Israel#"Bring Them Home Now" protests
{{Short description|Protests related to the Gaza war in Israel}}
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As a result of the Gaza war, nationwide protests have occurred across Israel, including rallies, demonstrations, campaigns, and vigils. These demonstrations occurred as part of broader war-related protests occurring worldwide. Israelis domestically and abroad have primarily called for the return of hostages held by Hamas.
The biggest war-related protest movement in Israel, named "Bring Them Home Now" and aims for the return of the hostages, has demonstrated on a weekly basis in Tel Aviv near the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) headquarters.{{Cite news |date=17 December 2023 |title=Families rally for hostage deal, say IDF pressure failed, after mistaken killings |work=Times of Israel |url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/families-rally-for-hostage-deal-say-idf-pressure-failed-after-mistaken-killings/ |access-date=27 December 2023 |archive-date=27 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231227160129/https://www.timesofisrael.com/families-rally-for-hostage-deal-say-idf-pressure-failed-after-mistaken-killings/ |url-status=live }} Jewish Israeli anti-war activists have been targeted by far-right groups,{{cite magazine |last1=Gessen |first1=Masha |title=Inside the Israeli Crackdown on Speech |url=https://www.newyorker.com/news/annals-of-human-rights/inside-the-israeli-crackdown-on-speech |magazine=The New Yorker |date=8 November 2023 |access-date=8 November 2023 |archive-date=8 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231108202211/https://www.newyorker.com/news/annals-of-human-rights/inside-the-israeli-crackdown-on-speech |url-status=live }} while Arab Israelis have experienced a crackdown on free speech, with individuals arrested for social media posts and likes. By 22 December 2023, 67% of Israelis supported a ceasefire in exchange for the return of hostages held by Hamas.{{cite web |title=Two-thirds of Israelis want Gaza ceasefire deal: Poll |url=https://aje.io/cvvtyk?update=2573763 |website=Al Jazeera |access-date=23 December 2023}}{{Cite web |date=2023-12-21 |title=הצצה לסקר מעריב: רוב מובהק לעסקת חטופים תמורת הפסקת אש {{!}} מחר: התזוזות במפת המנדטים |url=https://www.maariv.co.il/news/politics/Article-1061695 |access-date=2023-12-27 |website=www.maariv.co.il |archive-date=2023-12-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231227154801/https://www.maariv.co.il/news/politics/Article-1061695 |url-status=live }}
Israeli hostage deal protests
{{see also|Israeli hostage deal protests}}
A hostage-solidarity rally in Tel Aviv on 14 October criticized the government's handling of the war and called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to resign.{{cite news |last1=Keller-Lynn |first1=Carrie |title=At hostage solidarity rally, anger mounts at Netanyahu |url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/at-hostage-solidarity-rally-anger-mounts-at-netanyahu/ |work=www.timesofisrael.com |access-date=2023-10-19 |archive-date=2023-10-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231015020742/https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/at-hostage-solidarity-rally-anger-mounts-at-netanyahu/ |url-status=live }}{{cite news |last1=Hawkinson |first1=Katie |title=Israelis angry at Benjamin Netanyahu's handling of the Hamas hostage crisis protest in Tel Aviv |url=https://www.businessinsider.com/hamas-hostages-protest-tel-aviv-banjamin-netanyahu-resign-gaza-2023-10 |work=Business Insider |access-date=2023-10-19 |archive-date=2023-10-16 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231016230155/https://www.businessinsider.com/hamas-hostages-protest-tel-aviv-banjamin-netanyahu-resign-gaza-2023-10 |url-status=live }}{{cite news |title=Netanyahu: Resign Now! |newspaper=haaretz |url=https://www.haaretz.com/opinion/2023-10-10/ty-article/.premium/netanyahu-resign-now/0000018b-15d8-d465-abbb-15fec25f0000 |url-status=live |access-date=2023-10-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231013185642/https://www.haaretz.com/opinion/2023-10-10/ty-article/.premium/netanyahu-resign-now/0000018b-15d8-d465-abbb-15fec25f0000 |archive-date=2023-10-13}}{{cite news |title=Not Tomorrow. Not Next Week. Netanyahu Must Go Now |newspaper=Haaretz |publisher=Haartez |url=https://www.haaretz.com/opinion/2023-10-17/ty-article-opinion/.premium/not-tomorrow-not-next-week-netanyahu-must-go-nw/0000018b-39fa-d450-a3af-79fe4f030000 |url-status=live |access-date=2023-10-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231016233801/https://www.haaretz.com/opinion/2023-10-17/ty-article-opinion/.premium/not-tomorrow-not-next-week-netanyahu-must-go-nw/0000018b-39fa-d450-a3af-79fe4f030000 |archive-date=2023-10-16}} Prisoners swaps were broadly supported amongst the Israeli population.{{cite web |title=Israeli poll finds high support for another prisoner swap |url=https://aje.io/4n1rfv?update=2572108 |website=Al Jazeera |access-date=22 December 2023}} The families of hostages were particularly critical of the Netanyahu administration's handling of the war.{{cite news |url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/oct/28/is-there-a-plan-families-of-israeli-hostages-demand-answers-from-netanyahu |title='Is there a plan?' Families of Israeli hostages demand answers from Netanyahu |newspaper=The Observer |date=28 October 2023 |publisher=The Guardian |last1=Carroll |first1=Rory |access-date=30 October 2023 |archive-date=30 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231030102448/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/oct/28/is-there-a-plan-families-of-israeli-hostages-demand-answers-from-netanyahu |url-status=live }}{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/world/story/israeli-hostage-families-unite-demand-government-to-bring-back-loved-ones-2455507-2023-10-30|title=Israeli hostage families unite, demand government to bring back loved ones|date=30 October 2023 |publisher=India Today|access-date=30 October 2023|archive-date=30 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231030110105/https://www.indiatoday.in/world/story/israeli-hostage-families-unite-demand-government-to-bring-back-loved-ones-2455507-2023-10-30|url-status=live}} On 4 November, protests were held near Netanyahu's residence.{{cite news|url=https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2023-11-04/ty-article/.premium/rallies-calling-for-the-release-of-the-hostages-held-in-gaza-sweeping-across-israel/0000018b-9b32-d27d-a9fb-dbbbb0640000|title=Thousands Across Israel Rally for Release of Hostages Held by Hamas in Gaza|newspaper=haaretz.|access-date=5 November 2023|archive-date=5 November 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231105040322/https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2023-11-04/ty-article/.premium/rallies-calling-for-the-release-of-the-hostages-held-in-gaza-sweeping-across-israel/0000018b-9b32-d27d-a9fb-dbbbb0640000|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2023-11-06/ty-article/.premium/israeli-human-rights-orgs-call-for-ceasefire-hostage-deal-political-solution-to-conflict/0000018b-a53a-da24-a1cb-b77e8a860000|title='No Winners in War' – 35 Israeli Jewish and Arab Rights Groups Call for Ceasefire, Hostage Deal, Political Solution to Conflict|newspaper=haaretz|access-date=7 November 2023|archive-date=6 November 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231106180946/http://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2023-11-06/ty-article/.premium/israeli-human-rights-orgs-call-for-ceasefire-hostage-deal-political-solution-to-conflict/0000018b-a53a-da24-a1cb-b77e8a860000|url-status=live}}
On 25 November, protesters in Jerusalem called on Netanyahu to resign.{{cite web |title=Israeli Protest For PM Benjamin Netanyahu To Resign In Jerusalem |url=https://www.upi.com/News_Photos/view/upi/4b827003e3087bfd525f966574c9bfc2/Israeli-Protest-For-PM-Benjamin-Netanyahu-To-Resign-In-Jerusalem/ |website=UPI |access-date=26 November 2023}} A suspected arson-originated fire was reported at a protest camp for the families of hostages; the families experienced harassment from right-wing Netanyahu supporters.{{cite news |title=Israel-Hamas War Day 63 |url=https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2023-12-08/ty-article-live/israel-to-open-kerem-shalom-crossing-u-s-no-deadline-on-idf-to-end-gaza-war/0000018c-4779-db23-ad9f-6ff9873e0000 |website=Haaretz |access-date=8 December 2023 |archive-date=2023-12-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231208063056/https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2023-12-08/ty-article-live/israel-to-open-kerem-shalom-crossing-u-s-no-deadline-on-idf-to-end-gaza-war/0000018c-4779-db23-ad9f-6ff9873e0000 |url-status=live }}{{cite news | title=An Israeli man was charged with arson for setting an anti-government protester's tent on fire. | work=The New York Times | date=17 December 2023 | url=https://www.nytimes.com/live/2023/12/17/world/israel-hamas-war-gaza-news/an-israeli-man-was-charged-with-arson-for-setting-an-anti-government-protesters-tent-on-fire?smid=url-share | access-date=18 December 2023 | last1=Sella | first1=Adam | archive-date=18 December 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231218023707/https://www.nytimes.com/live/2023/12/17/world/israel-hamas-war-gaza-news/an-israeli-man-was-charged-with-arson-for-setting-an-anti-government-protesters-tent-on-fire?smid=url-share | url-status=live }} On 16 December, protesters set up tents outside the Israeli Defense Ministry in Tel Aviv and stated they would not leave until the government took up hostage negotiations again.{{cite web |last1=Shurafa |first1=Wafaa |title=Israel faces new calls for truce after killing of hostages raises alarm about its conduct in Gaza |url=https://apnews.com/article/israel-hamas-war-news-12-17-2023-22e6e6ac2098dbf29c89c1a49980907b |website=Associated Press |date=17 December 2023 |access-date=17 December 2023 |archive-date=17 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231217080501/https://apnews.com/article/israel-hamas-war-news-12-17-2023-22e6e6ac2098dbf29c89c1a49980907b |url-status=live }} Protests against Netanyahu on 23 December in Caesarea and Tel Aviv called for new elections.{{cite web |title=Protests held in Tel Aviv, Caesaera against Netanyahu |url=https://aje.io/5ustgx?update=2576211 |website=Al Jazeera |access-date=24 December 2023 |archive-date=23 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240423013003/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2023/12/23/israel-hamas-war-live-israel-keeps-up-gaza-attacks-as-un-urges-more-aid?update=2576211 |url-status=live }}{{cite web |title=Released hostage speaks at Tel Aviv protest |url=https://aje.io/53epb7?update=2576853 |website=Al Jazeera |access-date=24 December 2023 |archive-date=23 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240423013004/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2023/12/24/israel-hamas-war-live-israeli-bombardments-hunger-spread-in-gaza?update=2576853 |url-status=live }} Israeli public broadcaster Kan reported that "hundreds of families of the hostages in Gaza gathered in central Tel Aviv to demand the government to immediately conclude a deal to release them."{{cite web |title='Ready to Escalate' – Relatives of Israeli Captives Protest in Tel Aviv |url=https://www.palestinechronicle.com/ready-to-escalate-relatives-of-israeli-captives-protest-in-tel-aviv/ |website=The Palestine Chronicle |date=24 December 2023 |access-date=27 January 2024 |archive-date=27 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127015757/https://www.palestinechronicle.com/ready-to-escalate-relatives-of-israeli-captives-protest-in-tel-aviv/ |url-status=live }}
A Netanyahu speech on 25 December was met with heckles from hostage families.{{cite web |title=Netanyahu heckled by the families of captives during speech |url=https://aje.io/fm3fq7?update=2578815 |website=Al Jazeera |access-date=25 December 2023 |archive-date=23 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240423013151/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2023/12/25/israel-hamas-war-live-intense-israeli-strikes-hit-al-bureij-and-al-maghazi?update=2578815 |url-status=live }} At an anti-government rally, former-IDF Chief of Staff Dan Halutz stated victory would only be achieved when Netanyahu stepped down.{{cite web |title=We lost the war against Hamas: Former Israeli chief of staff |url=https://aje.io/ck8baq?update=2580125 |website=Al Jazeera |access-date=26 December 2023 |archive-date=23 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240423013249/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2023/12/26/israel-hamas-war-live-no-respite-for-gaza-as-israeli-attacks-continue?update=2580125 |url-status=live }}
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At a Tel Aviv rally on 26 December, protesters called for an immediate ceasefire and stated it was the government's responsibility to get all 129 hostages back alive.{{cite web |last1=Khairat |first1=Sara |title=More protests in Tel Aviv as Israeli war cabinet meets |url=https://aje.io/ck8baq?update=2581071 |website=Al Jazeera |access-date=26 December 2023 |archive-date=23 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240423013150/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2023/12/26/israel-hamas-war-live-no-respite-for-gaza-as-israeli-attacks-continue?update=2581071 |url-status=live }} On 28 December, a delegation of youth protesters from Tel Aviv traveled to Jerusalem to call for the release of the hostages.{{cite web |last1=Khan |first1=Laura |title=Israeli youths hold rally in West Jerusalem to push for release of Hamas captives |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2023/12/28/israel-hamas-war-live-israel-kills-palestinians-in-central-gaza-attacks?update=2584518 |website=Al Jazeera |access-date=28 December 2023 |archive-date=28 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231228170850/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2023/12/28/israel-hamas-war-live-israel-kills-palestinians-in-central-gaza-attacks?update=2584518 |url-status=live }} In an interview, the protest leader stated the movement's goals were a ceasefire, the return of the hostages, and "an end to the killing of innocent people in Gaza."{{cite web |title=Tel Aviv protest leader says only an end to occupation can bring security for Israel |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2023/12/28/israel-hamas-war-live-israel-kills-palestinians-in-central-gaza-attacks?update=2584984 |website=Al Jazeera |access-date=29 December 2023 |archive-date=29 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231229004247/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2023/12/28/israel-hamas-war-live-israel-kills-palestinians-in-central-gaza-attacks?update=2584984 |url-status=live }}
Bring Them Home rallies in Tel Aviv drew tens of thousands of protesters every Saturday.{{cite web |last1=Khairat |first1=Sara |title=News of captive killed in Gaza as families protest in Tel Aviv |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2023/12/30/israel-hamas-war-live-un-aid-chief-decries-israeli-attack-on-relief-convoy?update=2588194 |website=Al Jazeera |access-date=31 December 2023 |archive-date=31 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231231013355/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2023/12/30/israel-hamas-war-live-un-aid-chief-decries-israeli-attack-on-relief-convoy?update=2588194 |url-status=live }} At the 30 December protest at Habima Square, demonstrators called for Netanyahu to be put behind bars.{{cite web |title=Tel Aviv protest calls for Netanyahu behind bars |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2023/12/31/israel-hamas-war-live-destroyed-homes-leave-1-5-million-homeless-in-gaza?update=2588473 |website=Al Jazeera |access-date=31 December 2023 |archive-date=31 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231231021013/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2023/12/31/israel-hamas-war-live-destroyed-homes-leave-1-5-million-homeless-in-gaza?update=2588473 |url-status=live }} Habima Square became informally known as "Hostages Square".{{cite web |title=Israelis protest for captives' release |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/1/6/israel-war-on-gaza-live-israeli-forces-raid-occupied-west-bank-towns?update=2601349 |website=Al Jazeera |access-date=6 January 2024 |archive-date=6 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240106183424/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/1/6/israel-war-on-gaza-live-israeli-forces-raid-occupied-west-bank-towns?update=2601349 |url-status=live }} On 5 January 2024, the families of captives protested outside the home of Benny Gantz.{{cite web |title=Families of captives protest in front of Israeli minister's house |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/1/5/israel-war-on-gaza-live-israel-attacks-bombard-khan-younis-rafah?update=2598816 |website=Al Jazeera |access-date=5 January 2024 |archive-date=5 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240105063119/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/1/5/israel-war-on-gaza-live-israel-attacks-bombard-khan-younis-rafah?update=2598816 |url-status=live }} On 13 January, protesters in Tel Aviv were arrested for blocking a freeway.{{cite web |title=Protesters block highway in Tel Aviv |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/1/13/israels-war-on-gaza-live-un-fears-mass-transfer-of-palestinians-from-gaza?update=2617872 |website=Al Jazeera |access-date=14 January 2024 |archive-date=14 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240114030108/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/1/13/israels-war-on-gaza-live-un-fears-mass-transfer-of-palestinians-from-gaza?update=2617872 |url-status=live }} Benny Gantz attended the Bring Them Home Now rally on 13 January.{{cite web |title='The responsibility is on us': Israeli minister Gantz attends Tel Aviv protest |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/1/14/israels-war-on-gaza-live-100-days-of-war-in-gaza-as-more-children-killed?update=2618370 |website=Al Jazeera |access-date=15 January 2024 |archive-date=15 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240115015032/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/1/14/israels-war-on-gaza-live-100-days-of-war-in-gaza-as-more-children-killed?update=2618370 |url-status=live }} Isaac Herzog was loudly booed at a hostage rally in Tel Aviv.{{cite web |title='Now!' Israeli president booed while calling for global help on captives |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/1/15/israels-war-on-gaza-live-hunger-cold-threaten-more-lives-in-gaza?update=2622204 |website=Al Jazeera |access-date=16 January 2024 |archive-date=16 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240116041225/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/1/15/israels-war-on-gaza-live-hunger-cold-threaten-more-lives-in-gaza?update=2622204 |url-status=live }} Protesters were arrested blocking a freeway in Tel Aviv.{{cite web |title=Seven protesters arrested in Tel Aviv highway protest |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/1/18/israels-war-on-gaza-live-medicine-arrives-for-captives-palestinians?update=2632330 |website=Al Jazeera |access-date=19 January 2024 |archive-date=18 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240118233340/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/1/18/israels-war-on-gaza-live-medicine-arrives-for-captives-palestinians?update=2632330 |url-status=live }} Protesters camped outside Netanyahu's residence in Caesarea on 20 January.{{cite web |title=Photos: Israeli protesters camp overnight outside Netanyahu's house |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/1/20/israels-war-on-gaza-live-israel-denied-70-of-aid-to-north-gaza-says-un?update=2635550 |access-date=21 January 2024 |website=Al Jazeera |archive-date=20 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240120104852/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/1/20/israels-war-on-gaza-live-israel-denied-70-of-aid-to-north-gaza-says-un?update=2635550 |url-status=live }} The protesters stated they would remain encamped outside Netanyahu's residence until he agreed to a deal for the hostages' return.{{cite web |title=Families of captives holding sit-in outside Netanyahu's home |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/1/21/israels-war-on-gaza-live-deadly-israeli-attacks-across-gaza?update=2638252 |website=Al Jazeera |access-date=21 January 2024 |archive-date=21 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240121230840/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/1/21/israels-war-on-gaza-live-deadly-israeli-attacks-across-gaza?update=2638252 |url-status=live }} Relatives of the hostages stormed the Knesset chambers on 22 January.{{cite web |title=WATCH: Relatives of captives storm Knesset |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/1/22/israels-war-on-gaza-live-bombing-all-around-hospital-in-khan-younis?update=2639730 |website=Al Jazeera |access-date=22 January 2024 |archive-date=22 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240122223055/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/1/22/israels-war-on-gaza-live-bombing-all-around-hospital-in-khan-younis?update=2639730 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=2024-01-23 |title=Israel-Hamas war: Israel proposes 2-month cease-fire in exchange for all remaining hostages |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/live-blog/israel-hamas-war-live-updates-rcna134989 |access-date=2024-01-23 |website=NBC News |language=en |archive-date=2024-01-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240123021117/https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/live-blog/israel-hamas-war-live-updates-rcna134989 |url-status=live }} Relatives of hostages, along with other demonstrators, blocked the Ayalon Highway on 25 January.{{Cite tweet |user=N12News |number=1750588776349602074 |title=משפחות החטופים יחד עם מוחים נוספים חוסמים בשעה זו את נתיבי איילון. בין המפגינים: בני המשפחות מצגר, מונדר, אור, קלדרון-דן והורן|language=he}}
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Six protesters calling for the resignation of Netanyahu were arrested attempting to block roads.{{cite web |last1=Lidor |first1=Canaan |title=Holocaust traumas, modern failings echo at rallies for hostages, against government |url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/holocaust-traumas-modern-failings-echo-at-rallies-for-hostages-against-government/ |website=The Times of Israel |access-date=29 January 2024 |archive-date=29 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240129011409/https://www.timesofisrael.com/holocaust-traumas-modern-failings-echo-at-rallies-for-hostages-against-government/ |url-status=live }} Protesters on 8 February held a sign that said "a deal or a death sentence" in response to Netanyahu rejecting a deal to release the hostages.{{cite web |title=Protesters in Tel Aviv hang huge banner demanding truce deal |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/2/8/israels-war-on-gaza-live-us-says-space-for-truce-deal-israel-vows-war?update=2692718 |website=Al Jazeera |access-date=9 February 2024 |archive-date=8 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240208212238/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/2/8/israels-war-on-gaza-live-us-says-space-for-truce-deal-israel-vows-war?update=2692718 |url-status=live }} Protesters were arrested for blocking a Tel Aviv highway on 11 February.{{cite web |title=Arrests as protesters block Tel Aviv highway |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/2/11/israels-war-on-gaza-live-leaders-warn-of-catastrophe-if-rafah-invaded?update=2698265 |website=Al Jazeera |access-date=13 February 2024 |archive-date=13 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240213032952/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/2/11/israels-war-on-gaza-live-leaders-warn-of-catastrophe-if-rafah-invaded?update=2698265 |url-status=live }} Protesters blocked Begin Street in Tel Aviv on 15 February in opposition to Netanyahu pulling out of hostage release negotiations.{{cite web |title=Protesters block street in Tel Aviv |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/2/15/israels-war-on-gaza-live-four-dead-as-israel-hits-city-in-lebanons-south?update=2710801 |website=Al Jazeera |access-date=17 February 2024 |archive-date=17 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240217045439/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/2/15/israels-war-on-gaza-live-four-dead-as-israel-hits-city-in-lebanons-south?update=2710801 |url-status=live }} The 17 February protests additionally saw demonstrators demanding new elections.{{Cite web |last=Lidor |first=Canaan |date=2024-02-17 |title=Relatives' fury and frustration showcased at hostages rally; masses call for elections |url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/relatives-fury-and-frustration-showcased-at-hostages-rally-masses-call-for-elections/ |access-date=2024-02-18 |website=The Times of Israel |archive-date=2024-02-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240218012414/https://www.timesofisrael.com/relatives-fury-and-frustration-showcased-at-hostages-rally-masses-call-for-elections/ |url-status=live }} A protester filmed Israeli police whipping an anti-government protester during the 27 February protests;{{cite web |title=Israeli police officer used a crop to strike protester: Report |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/2/25/israels-war-on-gaza-live-rafah-strikes-further-harming-aid-efforts-un?update=2731427 |website=Al Jazeera |access-date=27 February 2024 |archive-date=27 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240227003547/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/2/25/israels-war-on-gaza-live-rafah-strikes-further-harming-aid-efforts-un?update=2731427 |url-status=live }} Yair Lapid condemned the act as "anti-democratic".{{cite news |title=Israeli War Cabinet Agrees to Send Delegation to Qatar for Hostage Talks |url=https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2024-02-24/ty-article-live/blinken-says-u-s-disappointed-with-israeli-plans-to-build-3-000-homes-in-west-bank/0000018d-d911-df79-a5cd-f93ff2860000 |website=Haaretz |date=24 February 2024 |access-date=27 February 2024 |archive-date=2024-02-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240226151003/https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2024-02-24/ty-article-live/blinken-says-u-s-disappointed-with-israeli-plans-to-build-3-000-homes-in-west-bank/0000018d-d911-df79-a5cd-f93ff2860000 |url-status=live }} In March, an anti-war demonstrator in Tel Aviv stated, "The only victory is to stop the war, to save the lives of 20 or 30,000 more innocent Gazans and more than 100 hostages".{{cite web |title=Antiwar demonstrations take place across Israel |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/3/10/israels-war-on-gaza-live-israel-is-restricting-lifesaving-aid-unrwa?update=2761860 |website=Al Jazeera |access-date=13 March 2024 |archive-date=13 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240313032314/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/3/10/israels-war-on-gaza-live-israel-is-restricting-lifesaving-aid-unrwa?update=2761860 |url-status=live }}{{cite web |title=Israelis march in largest anti-government protest since start of Israel-Hamas war |date=31 March 2024 |url=https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/israeli-airstrike-hits-crowded-gaza-hospital-tent-camp-killing-2-palestinians |publisher=PBS news |access-date=2024-04-02 |archive-date=2024-04-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240402040857/https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/israeli-airstrike-hits-crowded-gaza-hospital-tent-camp-killing-2-palestinians |url-status=live }} Continued government inaction over reaching a hostage deal led several family members of the hostages to join the anti-government demonstrations on 30 and 31 March,{{Cite web |last1=Summers |first1=Charlie |last2=Schejter |first2=Iddo |last3=Steinberg |first3=Jessica |last4=Lidor |first4=Canaan |date=2024-03-31 |title=After nearly six months of war, hostages' families join with anti-government rallies |url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-nearly-six-months-of-war-hostage-families-join-with-anti-government-rallies/ |access-date=2024-04-05 |website=The Times of Israel |archive-date=2024-04-05 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240405152602/https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-nearly-six-months-of-war-hostage-families-join-with-anti-government-rallies/ |url-status=live }} which was followed by a four-day sit-in protest outside the Knesset.{{Cite web |date=2024-03-31 |title=Israelis stage largest protest since war began to increase pressure on Netanyahu |url=https://apnews.com/article/israel-hamas-war-news-03-31-2024-2dfbc154409ae6160b4e594b1b346e13 |access-date=2024-04-05 |website=AP News |language=en |archive-date=2024-04-05 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240405130135/https://apnews.com/article/israel-hamas-war-news-03-31-2024-2dfbc154409ae6160b4e594b1b346e13 |url-status=live }}{{cite web|url=https://news.sky.com/video/several-anti-government-protesters-injured-as-car-drives-through-crowd-in-tel-aviv-13110126|title=Several anti-government protesters injured as car drives through crowd in Tel Aviv|publisher=Sky News|access-date=2024-04-08|archive-date=2024-04-08|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240408034441/https://news.sky.com/video/several-anti-government-protesters-injured-as-car-drives-through-crowd-in-tel-aviv-13110126|url-status=live}}
On 6 April, during an anti-government rally in Tel Aviv, a car deliberately accelerated into a crowd of protesters, injuring five.{{cite web |date=April 6, 2024 |title=Vehicle plows into anti-government protesters in Tel Aviv, five wounded |url=https://www.i24news.tv/en/news/israel/defense/artc-vehicle-plows-into-anti-government-protesters-in-tel-aviv-injuring-five |access-date=April 8, 2024 |website=I24 News |archive-date=April 8, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240408034442/https://www.i24news.tv/en/news/israel/defense/artc-vehicle-plows-into-anti-government-protesters-in-tel-aviv-injuring-five |url-status=live }} To mark the six-month anniversary of the 7 October attack, an estimated 50,000 people gathered in Jerusalem on 7 April to demand the immediate return of hostages. Additional rallies were held that day in New York City, Berlin, London and Washington D.C. with participants joined by family members of hostages.{{Cite web |last=Summers |first=Charlie |date=April 7, 2024 |title=Masses rally for hostage deal in Jerusalem amid simmering anti-government mood |url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/masses-rally-for-hostage-deal-in-jerusalem-amid-simmering-anti-government-passions/ |access-date=April 8, 2024 |website=The Times of Israel |archive-date=April 8, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240408005031/https://www.timesofisrael.com/masses-rally-for-hostage-deal-in-jerusalem-amid-simmering-anti-government-passions/ |url-status=live }}
In mid-May 2024, it was reported that the families of hostages continued to hold rallies in Hostages Square in Tel Aviv. Video messages from former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Dr. Phil were screened at a rally, while speeches were given by the United States, United Kingdom, German and Austrian ambassadors to Israel and family members of hostages. Musical performances were seen by Montana Tucker, Noga Erez, Netta Barzilai, Lola Marsh, and Eden Golan.{{Cite web |date=18 May 2024 |title=Ambassadors, musicians headline rally highlighting plight of international hostages |url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/ambassadors-musicians-to-headline-rally-highlighting-plight-of-international-hostages/ |access-date=May 19, 2024 |website=The Times of Israel}}{{Cite web |date=May 19, 2024 |title=Eden Golan sings 'October Rain,' her disqualified Eurovision song, at hostage rally |url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/eden-golan-sings-october-rain-her-disqualified-eurovision-song-at-hostage-rally/ |access-date=May 19, 2024 |website=The Times of Israel}}
On July 24, 2024, six families of hostages were arrested during the Capitol Hill protests against Netanyahu's speech in Congress.{{cite web|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/video/politics/hostage-families-criticize-netanyahu-ahead-of-remarks/2024/07/24/d38c7ba5-e9a0-4a60-8dec-dd6ae076675e_video.html|title=Hostage families criticize Netanyahu ahead of remarks|publisher=Wasitgon Post}}{{cite web|url=https://www.axios.com/2024/07/24/netanyahu-speech-guests-arrested-charged-t-shirts|title=Six spectators charged for "disrupting" Netanyahu speech|publisher=axios}}
Anti-war protests
On 9 November 2023, Israeli police arrested former MK Mohammad Barakeh in Nazareth for attempting to organize an anti-war protest.{{cite web |title=More on Mohammad Barakeh's arrest |url=https://aje.io/u6olfz?update=2474588 |website=Al Jazeera |access-date=9 November 2023 |archive-date=19 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231119194324/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2023/11/9/israel-gaza-war-live-day-34?update=2474588 |url-status=live }}{{cite web|url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/demanding-answers-families-of-captives-begin-protest-march-from-tel-aviv-to-knesset/|title=Demanding answers, families of captives begin protest march from Tel Aviv to Knesset|publisher=Times of Israel|access-date=17 November 2023|archive-date=16 November 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231116231714/https://www.timesofisrael.com/demanding-answers-families-of-captives-begin-protest-march-from-tel-aviv-to-knesset/|url-status=live}} In an interview with Time Magazine, Barakeh described Israel's crackdowns on free speech as fascist.{{cite web |last1=Serhan |first1=Yasmeen |title='They Are Behaving in a Fascist Way:' An Israeli-Arab Lawmaker on the Stifling of Anti-War Voices |url=https://time.com/6333939/israeli-arab-lawmaker-aida-touma-sliman-anti-war-gaza/ |website=Time Magazine |date=11 November 2023 |access-date=20 November 2023 |archive-date=20 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231120141648/https://time.com/6333939/israeli-arab-lawmaker-aida-touma-sliman-anti-war-gaza/ |url-status=live }} Israeli anti-Zionists reported hostility, threats from far-right groups, police brutality, and being perceived as "traitors".{{cite web |last1=Nashed |first1=Mat |title=Israel's 'anti-Zionists' brave police beatings, smears to demand end to war |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2024/3/9/the-anti-zionists-israelis-calling-for-end-to-their-countrys-war-on-gaza |website=Al Jazeera |access-date=11 March 2024 |archive-date=10 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240310174023/https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2024/3/9/the-anti-zionists-israelis-calling-for-end-to-their-countrys-war-on-gaza |url-status=live }}
On 18 November 2023, Israel held its first permitted anti-war protest in Tel Aviv.{{cite web |last1=Jamjoom |first1=Mohammed |title=Protest against Gaza war goes ahead in Tel Aviv |url=https://aje.io/vx4bwb?update=2496571 |website=Al Jazeera |access-date=18 November 2023 |archive-date=19 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231119194329/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2023/11/18/israel-hamas-war-live-conditions-worsen-as-another-baby-dies-at-al-shifa?update=2496571 |url-status=live }} Two activists in Haifa were arrested for quietly protesting against the war.{{cite news |last1=Hashmonai |first1=Adi |title=Israeli Police Arrest Two, Disperse anti-Gaza War Protest in Northern Israel |url=https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2023-12-17/ty-article/.premium/israeli-police-arrest-two-disperse-anti-gaza-war-protest-in-northern-israel/0000018c-7496-d48b-a5ec-74d7d0d70000 |website=Haaretz |access-date=17 December 2023 |archive-date=2023-12-17 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231217010827/http://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2023-12-17/ty-article/.premium/israeli-police-arrest-two-disperse-anti-gaza-war-protest-in-northern-israel/0000018c-7496-d48b-a5ec-74d7d0d70000 |url-status=live }} On 27 December, protesters from northern Israeli border towns protested in Tel Aviv, demanding to know when they would be allowed to return home.{{cite web |last1=Khairat |first1=Sara |title=Frustration among Israelis grows as war grinds on |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2023/12/27/israel-hamas-war-live-israel-vows-to-intensify-gaza-fighting?update=2582974 |website=Al Jazeera |access-date=27 December 2023 |archive-date=27 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231227232812/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2023/12/27/israel-hamas-war-live-israel-vows-to-intensify-gaza-fighting?update=2582974 |url-status=live }} On 17 January 2024, a peaceful anti-war protest in Tel Aviv was broken up by police for "harming the feelings of the public".{{cite web |title=In Photos: Israeli police break up peaceful anti-war rally in Tel Aviv |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/1/17/israels-war-on-gaza-live-brutality-of-gaza-crisis-unprecedented-un?update=2625714 |website=Al Jazeera |access-date=18 January 2024 |archive-date=18 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240118133740/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/1/17/israels-war-on-gaza-live-brutality-of-gaza-crisis-unprecedented-un?update=2625714 |url-status=live }} Palestinian and Jewish Israelis held a protest calling for the end of the war on 20 January 2024.{{cite web |title=Photos: Arab and Jewish activists protesting in northern Israel's Haifa |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/1/20/israels-war-on-gaza-live-israel-denied-70-of-aid-to-north-gaza-says-un?update=2635930 |website=Al Jazeera |access-date=21 January 2024 |archive-date=20 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240120155009/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/1/20/israels-war-on-gaza-live-israel-denied-70-of-aid-to-north-gaza-says-un?update=2635930 |url-status=live }} One protester stated, "The government and the police in particular have done everything in their power to prevent [Jews and Arabs] from coming together."{{cite web |title='We are saying end the war': Protest organiser |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/1/20/israels-war-on-gaza-live-israel-denied-70-of-aid-to-north-gaza-says-un?update=2635787 |website=Al Jazeera |access-date=21 January 2024 |archive-date=20 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240120132402/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/1/20/israels-war-on-gaza-live-israel-denied-70-of-aid-to-north-gaza-says-un?update=2635787 |url-status=live }} The protest was allowed after the organizers took it all the way to the Supreme Court.{{cite web |last1=Dekker |first1=Stefanie |title=Israeli Jews, Palestinian Israelis protest against war in Haifa, northern Israel |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/1/20/israels-war-on-gaza-live-israel-denied-70-of-aid-to-north-gaza-says-un?update=2635769 |website=Al Jazeera |access-date=21 January 2024 |archive-date=20 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240120130412/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/1/20/israels-war-on-gaza-live-israel-denied-70-of-aid-to-north-gaza-says-un?update=2635769 |url-status=live }}
Oren Ziv, a journalist for +972 Magazine, posted a video on social media showing police confiscating an anti-war banner on 27 January 2024 that stated "stop the genocide".{{Cite tweet |user=OrenZiv_ |number=1751299199734280529 |title=Now in Tel Aviv : Israeli police confiscated a "Stop the genocide" banner during an anti war protest}} On 14 February, protesters demonstrated outside Israel's Defence Ministry, calling for a ceasefire and the protection of children in Rafah.{{cite web |title='All eyes on Rafah' – Tel Aviv peace protest |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/2/14/israels-war-on-gaza-live-afraid-to-leave-as-israel-fires-on-hospital?update=2706304 |website=Al Jazeera |access-date=16 February 2024 |archive-date=16 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240216164250/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/2/14/israels-war-on-gaza-live-afraid-to-leave-as-israel-fires-on-hospital?update=2706304 |url-status=live }} On 29 February, activists from Standing Together held up bags of flour in protest of the Al-Rashid massacre, stating, "In Gaza today more than a hundred people were killed in line for flour and food. The war and the killing of hungry and innocent people do not bring us security, they only give birth to more pain".{{cite web |title=Israeli protesters hold up bags of flour as they call for an end to the war |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/2/29/israels-war-on-gaza-live-mass-killing-of-children-in-slow-motion-ngo?update=2741112 |website=Al Jazeera |access-date=1 March 2024 |archive-date=1 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240301060012/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/2/29/israels-war-on-gaza-live-mass-killing-of-children-in-slow-motion-ngo?update=2741112 |url-status=live }} On 1 March, protesters in Kafr Kanna called for an end to the war, to Israel's attacks on Palestinians, and to Israel's planned invasion of Rafah.{{cite web |title=Thousands march in Kafr Kana to denounce Israeli attacks on Palestinians |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/3/2/israels-war-on-gaza-live-un-medics-say-many-gaza-aid-attack-victims-shot?update=2744609 |website=Al Jazeera |access-date=3 March 2024 |archive-date=3 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240303005153/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/3/2/israels-war-on-gaza-live-un-medics-say-many-gaza-aid-attack-victims-shot?update=2744609 |url-status=live }} On 9 March, protesters in Umm al-Fahm demonstrated in opposition to the war.{{cite web |title=Hundreds protest in Israel's Umm al-Fahem city against Gaza war |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/3/9/israels-war-on-gaza-live-ceasefire-by-ramadan-looking-tough-biden-says?update=2760865 |website=Al Jazeera |access-date=11 March 2024 |archive-date=11 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240311014721/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/3/9/israels-war-on-gaza-live-ceasefire-by-ramadan-looking-tough-biden-says?update=2760865 |url-status=live }} Protesters paraglided over Netanyahu's home on 25 March, carrying slogans accusing him for not taking responsibility for the 7 October attack.{{cite web |title=Israeli protesters paraglide over Netanyahu's house |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/3/25/israels-war-on-gaza-live-nine-killed-in-israeli-strike-on-deir-el-balah?update=2795737 |website=Al Jazeera |access-date=29 March 2024 |archive-date=29 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240329030922/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/3/25/israels-war-on-gaza-live-nine-killed-in-israeli-strike-on-deir-el-balah?update=2795737 |url-status=live }}
Five members of the Free Jerusalem movement were reportedly arrested for "protesting against the criminal attack on Gaza".{{cite web |title=Israeli police arrest five activists at anti-war rally: Report |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/3/29/israels-war-on-gaza-live-netanyahu-says-army-preparing-to-enter-rafah?update=2805962 |website=Al Jazeera |access-date=5 April 2024 |archive-date=5 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240405033557/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/3/29/israels-war-on-gaza-live-netanyahu-says-army-preparing-to-enter-rafah?update=2805962 |url-status=live }} In May 2024, six anti-war protesters were forcibly arrested during a Palestinian solidarity demonstration in Haifa.{{cite web |title=Six arrested as police forcibly disperse anti-war protest in Haifa |url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/six-arrested-as-police-forcibly-disperse-anti-war-protest-in-haifa/# |website=The Times of Israel |access-date=13 July 2024}} In June 2024, Israeli police arrested at least three antiwar demonstrators protesting against the Nuseirat refugee camp massacre.{{cite web |title=Israeli police break up antiwar demonstrations, arrest protesters |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/6/8/israels-war-on-gaza-live-israeli-army-to-be-added-to-un-child-harm-list?update=2961603 |website=Al Jazeera |access-date=16 June 2024}}{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/17/world/middleeast/israel-protests-government.html|title=Israeli Protesters Mass in Jerusalem to Call for Elections|publisher=New York Times}}
In April 2025, thousands of Israelis held anti-war demonstrations in Tel Aviv against Israel's actions against Palestinians and holding pictures of Palestinian children who had been killed by Israel.{{cite web|title= Israelis protest against Gaza war with rare outcry over Palestinian casualties|url= https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/apr/25/we-have-lost-our-humanity-holocaust-survivors-call-for-end-to-war-in-gaza|website=The Guardian|access-date=25 April 2025}}
=Work and school=
Individuals who posted or expressed sentiments believed to be sympathetic toward or pro-Palestinian were suspended and censured from work and school.{{cite web |last1=Basu |first1=Brishti |title='Chilling effect': People expressing pro-Palestinian views censured, suspended from work and school |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/chilling-effect-pro-palestinian-1.7064510 |website=CBC |access-date=31 December 2023 |archive-date=31 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231231023905/https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/chilling-effect-pro-palestinian-1.7064510 |url-status=live }} In one instance, a high school principal faced suspension for sharing a Haaretz article that criticised the insufficient coverage of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza on Israeli media.{{cite news |last1=Kadari-Ovadia |first1=Shira |title=Israeli High School Principal Faces Suspension for Facebook Post Sympathizing With Gazan's Suffering |url=https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2023-12-29/ty-article/.premium/tel-aviv-high-school-principal-faces-suspension-for-sympathizing-with-suffering-of-gazans/0000018c-b09c-db94-afbd-b0fd76a80000 |website=Haaretz |access-date=31 December 2023 |archive-date=2023-12-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231229192745/https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2023-12-29/ty-article/.premium/tel-aviv-high-school-principal-faces-suspension-for-sympathizing-with-suffering-of-gazans/0000018c-b09c-db94-afbd-b0fd76a80000 |url-status=live }} In another, a Palestinian doctor was probed by police for allegedly blocking her Jewish colleagues on social media.{{cite web |last1=Sharon |first1=Jeremy |title=Palestinian doctor probed by police for allegedly blocking colleagues on social media |url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/palestinian-doctor-probed-by-police-for-allegedly-blocking-colleagues-on-social-media/ |website=The Times of Israel |access-date=3 January 2024 |archive-date=3 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240103004139/https://www.timesofisrael.com/palestinian-doctor-probed-by-police-for-allegedly-blocking-colleagues-on-social-media/ |url-status=live }} Ben-Gurion University stated it would seek more severe punishment for a Palestinian student who was ordered to perform community service after sharing a social media post challenging some of the events of 7 October.{{cite news |last1=Kadari-Ovadia |first1=Shira |title=Israeli University Seeks Stiffer Punishment of Student Who Shared Post Diminishing October 7 Massacre |url=https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2024-01-07/ty-article/.premium/university-seeks-stiffer-punishment-of-student-who-shared-post-diminishing-oct-7-massacre/0000018c-e47d-db55-a39e-f7fdb8c10000 |website=Haaretz |access-date=14 January 2024 |archive-date=2024-01-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240108075241/https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2024-01-07/ty-article/.premium/university-seeks-stiffer-punishment-of-student-who-shared-post-diminishing-oct-7-massacre/0000018c-e47d-db55-a39e-f7fdb8c10000 |url-status=live }} Meir Baruchin, a history teacher in Petach Tikvah, was arrested and placed in solitary confinement at a maximum security prison for a Facebook post stating, "What I am trying to do in my posts is present Palestinians as human beings."{{cite news |last1=Graham-Harrison |first1=Emma |title='It is a time of witch hunts in Israel': teacher held in solitary confinement for posting concern about Gaza deaths |url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/jan/13/it-is-a-time-of-witch-hunts-in-israel-teacher-held-in-solitary-confinement-for-posting-concern-about-gaza-deaths?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other |newspaper=The Observer |date=13 January 2024 |access-date=15 January 2024 |archive-date=15 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240115012214/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/jan/13/it-is-a-time-of-witch-hunts-in-israel-teacher-held-in-solitary-confinement-for-posting-concern-about-gaza-deaths?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other |url-status=live }} Two young women were arrested for writing "free Palestine" on a whiteboard in Meitar.{{cite web |title=Israeli police arrest women over school vandalism |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/1/18/israels-war-on-gaza-live-medicine-arrives-for-captives-palestinians?update=2628816 |website=Al Jazeera |access-date=19 January 2024 |archive-date=19 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240119041949/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/1/18/israels-war-on-gaza-live-medicine-arrives-for-captives-palestinians?update=2628816 |url-status=live }}
Hebrew University suspended Nadera Shalhoub-Kevorkian, a Palestinian professor of law and genocide studies, because she "signed a petition calling Israel’s actions in Gaza genocide, and an occupying entity since 1948".{{cite web |title=Hebrew University suspends prominent Palestinian professor |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/3/12/israels-war-on-gaza-live-2000-medical-staff-starving-in-north-ministry?update=2768131 |website=Al Jazeera |access-date=14 March 2024 |archive-date=15 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240315000025/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/3/12/israels-war-on-gaza-live-2000-medical-staff-starving-in-north-ministry?update=2768131 |url-status=live }}
= Conscientious objectors =
A number of young Israelis conscientiously objected to IDF conscription in protest of the war. These "refuseniks" faced jail time for their refusal to serve. According to Amnesty International, Israel does not recognize a right to refuse military service on grounds of religion or conscience. One prominent teenage objector stated, "The criminal attack on Gaza won’t solve the atrocious slaughter that Hamas executed."{{Cite web |title=Who are the Israeli refuseniks picking jail over the Gaza war? |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/27/who-are-the-israeli-refuseniks-picking-jail-over-the-gaza-war |access-date=2023-12-27 |website=Al Jazeera |language=en |archive-date=2023-12-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231227133446/http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/27/who-are-the-israeli-refuseniks-picking-jail-over-the-gaza-war |url-status=live }}{{Cite news |last=Segalov |first=Michael |date=2024-01-23 |title='More killing won't bring back lost lives': Tal Mitnick, 18, on going to prison instead of joining IDF |url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/jan/23/israel-man-jailed-refuse-serve-idf-military-tal-mitnick-interview |access-date=2024-01-23 |work=The Guardian |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077 |archive-date=2024-01-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240123130936/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/jan/23/israel-man-jailed-refuse-serve-idf-military-tal-mitnick-interview |url-status=live }} Another objector stated she refused to participate in Israel's "violent policies of oppression and apartheid".{{cite web |title=Israeli conscientious objector says she refuses to be part of 'endless cycle of bloodshed' |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2023/12/28/israel-hamas-war-live-israel-kills-palestinians-in-central-gaza-attacks?update=2584683 |website=Al Jazeera |access-date=29 December 2023 |archive-date=29 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231229012610/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2023/12/28/israel-hamas-war-live-israel-kills-palestinians-in-central-gaza-attacks?update=2584683 |url-status=live }} A network of conscientious objectors called Mesarvot provided legal support to refuseniks.{{cite web |last1=Thakker |first1=Prem |title=Israeli Refuseniks Forsake Army Despite Post-October 7 Nationalist Frenzy |url=https://theintercept.com/2024/01/08/israel-army-refusal-protest/ |website=The Intercept |date=8 January 2024 |access-date=14 January 2024 |archive-date=12 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240112044711/https://theintercept.com/2024/01/08/israel-army-refusal-protest/ |url-status=live }} An eighteen-year-old woman was sentenced to twenty days in prison for refusing to serve due to the war on Gaza.{{cite web |title=Israeli refuses to serve in army because of Gaza war |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/2/25/israels-war-on-gaza-live-rafah-strikes-further-harming-aid-efforts-un?update=2732410 |website=Al Jazeera |access-date=26 February 2024 |archive-date=26 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240226004109/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/2/25/israels-war-on-gaza-live-rafah-strikes-further-harming-aid-efforts-un?update=2732410 |url-status=live }} On 28 February, Tal Mitnick, an 18-year-old conscientious objector, was sentenced to his third 45-day sentence for refusing to serve.{{cite web |title=Israeli conscientious objector sentenced to third prison term |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/2/28/israels-war-on-gaza-live-thousands-could-die-in-days-as-israel-blocks-aid?update=2738122 |website=Al Jazeera |access-date=1 March 2024 |archive-date=1 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240301010839/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/2/28/israels-war-on-gaza-live-thousands-could-die-in-days-as-israel-blocks-aid?update=2738122 |url-status=live }}
=Protests in support of Gaza humanitarian aid=
Standing Together organized a car convoy from Tel Aviv, Yafa, and Haifa to travel to the Kerem Shalom border crossing to bring humanitarian aid, stating, "The Israeli government does not allow sufficient basic humanitarian aid to get to the hungry millions in Gaza, and when a little aid does enter, battalions of settlers block it. We are not standing by anymore".{{cite web |title=Jewish-Palestinian group organising Gaza aid convoy to border crossing |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/3/5/israels-war-on-gaza-live-israeli-attacks-on-aid-seekers-continue?update=2750718 |website=Al Jazeera |access-date=8 March 2024 |archive-date=8 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240308024550/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/3/5/israels-war-on-gaza-live-israeli-attacks-on-aid-seekers-continue?update=2750718 |url-status=live }} In April 2024, a group of rabbis from Israel and the U.S. were arrested trying to bring food to the Gaza Strip border.{{cite news |last1=Sheikh Ahmad |first1=Rawan |last2=Kingsley |first2=Patrick |title=Police Arrest Rabbis Near Gaza-Israel Border at a Rally to Highlight Starvation |work=The New York Times |date=26 April 2024 |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/26/world/middleeast/ceasefire-rabbis-arrested-gaza-israel.html |access-date=30 April 2024}} In May 2024, a group of activists from Standing Together protected a humanitarian aid convoy.{{cite web |title=Israeli Peace Activists Protect Gaza-bound Aid Convoy |url=https://www.barrons.com/news/israeli-peace-activists-protect-gaza-bound-aid-convoy-463200f2 |website=Barron's |publisher=Agence France Presse |access-date=25 May 2024}}
Anti-Palestinian protests
{{See also|Anti-Palestinianism during the Gaza war}}
= Protest against humanitarian aid =
{{see also|Israeli blockade of aid delivery to the Gaza Strip|Humanitarian aid during the Gaza war}}
On 21 December 2023, activists attempted to block the Kerem Shalom border crossing to prevent humanitarian aid from entering the Gaza Strip.{{cite web |title=Protest barred from bid to block aid trucks at Gaza crossing |url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/protest-barred-from-bid-to-block-aid-trucks-at-gaza-crossing/ |website=The Times of Israel |access-date=23 December 2023 |archive-date=12 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240212153112/https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/protest-barred-from-bid-to-block-aid-trucks-at-gaza-crossing/ |url-status=live }} On 9 January, captives' families were stopped by police trying to block humanitarian aid.{{cite web |title=Israeli police remove captives' families trying to block aid to Gaza |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/1/9/israel-war-on-gaza-blinken-arrives-in-israel-as-fighting-continues?update=2605831 |website=Al Jazeera |access-date=10 January 2024 |archive-date=10 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240110021802/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/1/9/israel-war-on-gaza-blinken-arrives-in-israel-as-fighting-continues?update=2605831 |url-status=live }} On 19 January, families of captives promised "extreme actions", including blocking humanitarian aid.{{cite web |title=Families of Israeli captives promise 'extreme actions', including blocking Gaza aid |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/1/19/israels-war-on-gaza-live-us-support-for-israel-ironclad-despite-rebuff?update=2632550 |website=Al Jazeera |access-date=20 January 2024 |archive-date=19 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240119122501/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/1/19/israels-war-on-gaza-live-us-support-for-israel-ironclad-despite-rebuff?update=2632550 |url-status=live }} Hundreds protested against the entry of humanitarian aid at the Kerem Shalom crossing on 24 January 2024.{{cite news |last1=Ben Kimon |first1=Elisha |title=Just nine aid trucks enter Gaza after 7 hours of protest from Hostage, fallen soldier families |url=https://www.ynetnews.com/article/hyjnsprfp |newspaper=Ynetnews |date=24 January 2024 |access-date=25 January 2024 |archive-date=23 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240423013054/https://www.ynetnews.com/article/hyjnsprfp |url-status=live }} Protesters again blocked aid on 25 and 26 January.{{cite web |title=For second day in a row, protesters block aid reaching Gaza from Israel |url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/for-second-day-in-a-row-protesters-block-aid-reaching-gaza-from-israel/ |website=Times of Israel |access-date=26 January 2024 |archive-date=26 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240126010537/https://www.timesofisrael.com/for-second-day-in-a-row-protesters-block-aid-reaching-gaza-from-israel/ |url-status=live }}{{cite news |last1=Pelham |first1=Lipika |title=Kerem Shalom crossing: Israeli protesters hold up aid trucks to Gaza |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-68103641 |website=BBC |date=26 January 2024 |access-date=26 January 2024 |archive-date=26 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240126140247/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-68103641 |url-status=live }}{{cite web |title=Hostilities in the Gaza Strip and Israel Flash Update #103 |url=https://reliefweb.int/report/occupied-palestinian-territory/hostilities-gaza-strip-and-israel-flash-update-103 |website=ReliefWeb |date=26 January 2024 |publisher=UNOCHA |access-date=27 January 2024 |archive-date=28 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240128000529/https://reliefweb.int/report/occupied-palestinian-territory/hostilities-gaza-strip-and-israel-flash-update-103 |url-status=live }} On 28 January, the IDF declared the Karem Abu Salem crossing a "closed military area".{{cite web |title=Karem Abu Salem crossing declared 'closed military area': Israeli military chief |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/1/28/israels-war-on-gaza-live-aid-cuts-are-collective-punishment-unrwa?update=2655463 |website=Al Jazeera |access-date=29 January 2024 |archive-date=29 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240129041757/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/1/28/israels-war-on-gaza-live-aid-cuts-are-collective-punishment-unrwa?update=2655463 |url-status=live }} Four settlers were arrested for tear-gassing and throwing rocks at aid delivery truck drivers.{{cite news |title=Israel Says Summit With U.S., Qatar and Egypt on Hamas Hostage Deal 'Constructive'; Netanyahu: Gaps Remain |url=https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2024-01-28/ty-article-live/following-icj-ruling-israel-to-forbid-protesters-to-block-aid-trucks-from-entering-gaza/0000018d-4e2a-d02c-a79f-4fbb2e6d0000 |website=Haaretz |access-date=30 January 2024 |archive-date=2024-01-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240129222855/https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2024-01-28/ty-article-live/following-icj-ruling-israel-to-forbid-protesters-to-block-aid-trucks-from-entering-gaza/0000018d-4e2a-d02c-a79f-4fbb2e6d0000 |url-status=live }} Protesters again blocked aid on 30 January.{{cite web |last1=Izso |first1=Lauren |title=Israeli protesters again block Gaza-bound aid trucks |url=https://www.cnn.com/middleeast/live-news/israel-hamas-war-gaza-news-01-30-24/h_b6ca7645758e594f50037bcd2cf2ef80 |website=CNN |date=30 January 2024 |access-date=31 January 2024 |archive-date=30 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240130233607/https://www.cnn.com/middleeast/live-news/israel-hamas-war-gaza-news-01-30-24/h_b6ca7645758e594f50037bcd2cf2ef80 |url-status=live }} On 31 January, National Security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir called on Netanyahu to cease sending aid to Gaza.{{cite web |title=Ben Gvir to Netanyahu: 'Stop trucks to Gaza – it's harming national unity' |url=https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/384492 |website=Israel National News |access-date=1 February 2024 |archive-date=1 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240201000119/https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/384492 |url-status=live }}
30 were arrested protesting against aid for Gaza on 31 January.{{cite web |last1=Horovitz |first1=Michael |last2=Fabian |first2=Emanuel |title=30 protesters detained amid clashes at Kerem Shalom over aid to Gaza |url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/30-protesters-detained-amid-clashes-at-kerem-shalom-over-aid-to-gaza/ |website=The Times of Israel |access-date=3 February 2024 |archive-date=3 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240203005049/https://www.timesofisrael.com/30-protesters-detained-amid-clashes-at-kerem-shalom-over-aid-to-gaza/ |url-status=live }} On 1 February, protests blocked aid trucks from leaving the Port of Ashdod.{{cite web |last1=Fabian |first1=Emanuel |title=Activists block Gaza aid trucks at Ashdod Port after being barred from border by IDF |url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/activists-block-gaza-aid-trucks-at-ashdod-port-after-being-barred-from-border-by-idf/ |website=The Times of Israel |access-date=3 February 2024 |archive-date=3 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240203042000/https://www.timesofisrael.com/activists-block-gaza-aid-trucks-at-ashdod-port-after-being-barred-from-border-by-idf/ |url-status=live }} On 2 February, protesters blocked the Nitzana Border Crossing.{{cite web |title=Activists block Nitzana border crossing to prevent entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza |url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/activists-block-nitzana-border-crossing-to-prevent-entry-of-humanitarian-aid-into-gaza/ |website=The Times of Israel |access-date=3 February 2024 |archive-date=3 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240203005435/https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/activists-block-nitzana-border-crossing-to-prevent-entry-of-humanitarian-aid-into-gaza/ |url-status=live }} On 6 February, Channel 12 reported that 132 aid trucks had been prevented from entering the Karem Abu Salem crossing.{{cite web |title=Over 100 aid trucks 'blocked' from entering Gaza by protesters |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/2/6/israels-war-on-gaza-live-staggering-destruction-in-north-gaza-unrwa?update=2682788 |website=Al Jazeera |access-date=7 February 2024 |archive-date=7 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240207055429/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/2/6/israels-war-on-gaza-live-staggering-destruction-in-north-gaza-unrwa?update=2682788 |url-status=live }} On 7 February, Israelis set up tents at the Karem Abu Salem to block aid from entering Gaza.{{cite web |title=Footage shows Israelis setting up tents to prevent aid entering Gaza |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/2/7/israels-war-on-gaza-live-israel-pounds-gaza-as-truce-diplomacy-continues?update=2685374 |website=Al Jazeera |access-date=9 February 2024 |archive-date=7 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240207070127/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/2/7/israels-war-on-gaza-live-israel-pounds-gaza-as-truce-diplomacy-continues?update=2685374 |url-status=live }} Protesters blocked aid at the Nitzana border crossing on 9 February.{{cite web |title=Settlers block aid from entering Gaza at Nitzana crossing |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/2/9/israels-war-on-gaza-live-fear-in-rafah-as-israel-prepares-ground-attackupdate=2693829 |website=Al Jazeera |access-date=11 February 2024 }}{{Dead link|date=September 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} 18 people were arrested on February 11 for blocking the Karem Abu Salem crossing.{{cite web |title=Israeli police break up protest blocking aid to Gaza: Report |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/2/11/israels-war-on-gaza-live-leaders-warn-of-catastrophe-if-rafah-invaded?update=2698670 |website=Al Jazeera |access-date=13 February 2024 |archive-date=13 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240213022149/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/2/11/israels-war-on-gaza-live-leaders-warn-of-catastrophe-if-rafah-invaded?update=2698670 |url-status=live }} Humanitarian aid was blocked at the Nitzana Border Crossing by Israelis on 14 January.{{cite web |title=Israeli protesters block aid bound for Gaza |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/2/14/israels-war-on-gaza-live-afraid-to-leave-as-israel-fires-on-hospital?update=2707414 |website=Al Jazeera |access-date=16 February 2024 |archive-date=16 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240216072101/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/2/14/israels-war-on-gaza-live-afraid-to-leave-as-israel-fires-on-hospital?update=2707414 |url-status=live }} Israelis, including members of the Order 9 movement, blocked aid on 20 February at the Kerem Shalom crossing.{{cite web |title=Israelis continue blocking entry of aid into Gaza |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/2/20/israels-war-on-gaza-live-un-fears-explosion-in-child-deaths-in-gaza?update=2720320 |website=Al Jazeera |access-date=21 February 2024 |archive-date=21 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240221044833/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/2/20/israels-war-on-gaza-live-un-fears-explosion-in-child-deaths-in-gaza?update=2720320 |url-status=live }} Clashes between soldiers and Israelis attempting to block aid were reported on 22 February, with a soldier hitting a man with a rock in the back of his head.{{cite web |title=Clashes erupt at Karem Abu Salem crossing amid protests against aid to Gaza |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/2/22/israels-war-on-gaza-live-gaza-has-become-a-death-zone-says-who-chief?update=2726261 |website=Al Jazeera |access-date=24 February 2024 |archive-date=24 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240224003826/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/2/22/israels-war-on-gaza-live-gaza-has-become-a-death-zone-says-who-chief?update=2726261 |url-status=live }} A group of settlers broke through the Erez crossing into Gaza on 29 February, demanding the recreation of Israeli settlements.{{cite web |title=Israeli media: settlers breached Erez crossing, entered Gaza |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/2/29/israels-war-on-gaza-live-mass-killing-of-children-in-slow-motion-ngo?update=2740812 |website=Al Jazeera |access-date=1 March 2024 |archive-date=1 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240301080041/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/2/29/israels-war-on-gaza-live-mass-killing-of-children-in-slow-motion-ngo?update=2740812 |url-status=live }}
It was reported in mid March 2024, that Israeli border officers had allowed protesters to disrupt humanitarian aid convoys for weeks at the Kerem Shalom crossing. However, at the end of February 2024 it was reported that due to mounting international pressures and condemnation they have created a closed military zone, which has still attracted protestors.{{Cite web |last=Ward |first=Clarissa |last2=Swails |first2=Brent |date=2024-03-08 |title='If they are starving to death, give us the hostages back' |url=https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/08/middleeast/gaza-israelis-aid-trucks-protests/index.html |access-date=2024-05-19 |website=CNN |language=en}}
Protesters blocked the Latrun Interchange to stop humanitarian aid in May 2024. The mayor of Mitzpe Ramon joined the blocking of humanitarian aid into Gaza.{{cite web |last1=Solomon |first1=Eden |date=May 9, 2024 |title=Far-right Israeli Protesters Block Aid Trucks Bound for Gaza |url=https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2024-05-09/ty-article/.premium/far-right-israeli-protesters-block-gaza-aid-trucks-from-jordan-bound-for-six-hours/0000018f-5e9a-d995-a5df-5ebf73570000 |access-date=15 May 2024 |website=Haaretz}}{{cite web |date=7 May 2024 |title=Protesters at Latrun interchange block road to stop Gaza aid trucks |url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/protesters-at-latrun-interchange-block-road-to-stop-gaza-aid-trucks/ |access-date=13 May 2024 |website=The Times of Israel}} Four protestors were arrested from that protest, while another four including a minor were arrested at the Tarqumiyah checkpoint after a protest, with videos of the protest circulating online and showing Israeli protestors throwing supplies from the truck on the ground. A statement from the Order 9 group, which organized the protest claimed that "The aid that the State of Israel transfers goes directly into the hands of Hamas"{{Cite web |last=Rose |first=Emily |date=May 13, 2024 |title=Israeli protesters block aid convoy headed to Gaza |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israeli-protesters-block-aid-convoy-headed-gaza-2024-05-13/ |access-date=May 19, 2024 |website=Reuters}} Later the same month, Israeli settlers in the West Bank attacked a truck driver, reportedly believing the truck contained humanitarian aid.{{cite web |last1=Mackenzie |first1=James |title=Israeli settlers attack truck in West Bank clash with soldiers |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israeli-settlers-attack-truck-west-bank-clash-with-soldiers-2024-05-17/ |website=Reuters |access-date=23 May 2024}}
The protesters are part of over two thirds of the Jewish Israeli population that are opposed to the sending of humanitarian aid to Gaza, per a February 2024 survey done by the Israeli Democracy Institute.{{Cite web |last=Ofir |first=Jonathan |date=2024-02-23 |title=Over 2/3 of Jewish Israelis oppose humanitarian aid to Palestinians starving in Gaza |url=https://mondoweiss.net/2024/02/over-2-3-of-jewish-israelis-oppose-humanitarian-aid-to-palestinians-starving-in-gaza/ |access-date=2024-02-26 |website=Mondoweiss |language=en-US |archive-date=2024-02-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240225233517/https://mondoweiss.net/2024/02/over-2-3-of-jewish-israelis-oppose-humanitarian-aid-to-palestinians-starving-in-gaza/ |url-status=live }} Israeli military and police officers were reportedly tipping off the activists and settlers on the location of the humanitarian aid trucks.{{cite news |last1=Tondo |first1=Lorenzo |title=Israeli soldiers and police tipping off groups that attack Gaza aid trucks |url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/may/21/israeli-soldiers-and-police-tipping-off-groups-that-attack-gaza-aid-trucks |website=The Guardian |date=21 May 2024 |access-date=22 May 2024}}
= Anti-Arab Netanya protest =
On 28 October, a mob of far right Israelis gathered at Netanya Academic College chanting “death to Arabs” at Palestinian students living in the campus dormitories who they claimed had thrown eggs on Jewish girls.{{cite web |title=Crowd chants 'Death to Arabs' in Israeli city |url=https://aje.io/nw7juv?update=2445014 |access-date=28 October 2023 |website=Al Jazeera |archive-date=19 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231119194403/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2023/10/28/israel-hamas-war-live-israeli-bombings-intensify-as-gaza-goes-dark?update=2445014 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=2023-10-29 |title=Jewish protesters chant 'death to Arabs,' claim Arab students threw eggs |url=https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-770647 |access-date=2023-12-27 |website=The Jerusalem Post {{!}} JPost.com |language=en-US |archive-date=2023-12-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231226150948/https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-770647 |url-status=live }} Israeli police blocked the far-right protestors.
= Pro-war protests =
In January 2024, a video of IDF reservists protesting while on active duty went viral, showing the soldiers displaying a banner on their armored vehicles criticizing the government for not attacking Gaza with more intensity.{{cite web |title=Reservist protest video circulating online: Israeli military |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/1/22/israels-war-on-gaza-live-bombing-all-around-hospital-in-khan-younis?update=2639245 |website=Al Jazeera |access-date=22 January 2024 |archive-date=22 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240122125233/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/1/22/israels-war-on-gaza-live-bombing-all-around-hospital-in-khan-younis?update=2639245 |url-status=live }} Students in Petah Tikva protested the return of a teacher who had criticized the Israeli military, with the school principal stating she couldn't "guarantee the teacher's safety".{{cite news |last1=Kashti |first1=Or |title=Students' Demonstrations Against Reinstated Teacher Who Criticized Israeli Army Prevent His Return to Teaching |url=https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2024-01-24/ty-article/.premium/students-demonstrations-against-teacher-who-criticized-idf-prevent-his-return-to-teaching/0000018d-3aa0-d3a5-afdf-7fb799bb0000 |website=Haaretz |access-date=31 January 2024 |archive-date=2024-01-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240124121916/https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2024-01-24/ty-article/.premium/students-demonstrations-against-teacher-who-criticized-idf-prevent-his-return-to-teaching/0000018d-3aa0-d3a5-afdf-7fb799bb0000 |url-status=live }} Harbu Darbu, a pro-war song that urged the bombing of Gaza and threatened Bella Hadid and Dua Lipa, reached the top of the Israeli charts.{{cite news |last1=Shalev |first1=Ben |title=Listen: Israeli Militaristic Hit Song Urges Troops to Bomb Gaza, Threatens Bella Hadid and Dua Lipa |url=https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2024-01-28/ty-article-magazine/.premium/israeli-militaristic-hit-song-urges-troops-to-bomb-gaza-threatens-bella-hadid-dua-lipa/0000018d-4172-d02c-a79f-43fb0c920000 |website=Haaretz |access-date=31 January 2024 |archive-date=2024-01-31 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240131000715/https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2024-01-28/ty-article-magazine/.premium/israeli-militaristic-hit-song-urges-troops-to-bomb-gaza-threatens-bella-hadid-dua-lipa/0000018d-4172-d02c-a79f-43fb0c920000 |url-status=live }}
=Sde Teiman rape protests=
In July 2024, far right Israeli protestors stormed military bases in support of soldiers who were arrested for allegedly sexually abusing detainees at the Sde Teiman detention camp.{{cite web |last1=Da Silva |first1=Chantal |title=Israeli protesters storm military bases after soldiers detained for alleged abuse of Palestinian prisoners |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/israel-hamas-war-protesters-far-right-lawmaker-storm-military-bases-rcna164213 |website=NBC News |access-date=18 August 2024}} According to investigative Israeli military policemen, IDF reservists also attacked the policemen coming to arrest the soldier suspects.{{cite web |last1=Breiner |first1=Josh |last2=Peleg |first2=Bar |title=Israeli Soldiers Attacked Military Police at Gunpoint for Arresting Comrades Over Sde Teiman Abuse |url=https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2024-10-15/ty-article/.premium/idf-soldiers-attacked-military-police-at-gunpoint-for-arresting-comrades-at-sde-teiman/00000192-904d-d2db-ab97-dddd31dd0000 |website=Haaretz |access-date=16 October 2024|url-access=subscription}} The Israeli military base protesters were joined by Knesset members and at least two government ministers.{{cite web |last1=Frankel |first1=Julia |last2=Melzer |first2=Natalie |title=Probe of soldiers over alleged sexual abuse fuels tension between Israeli military and hard-liners |url=https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/probe-of-soldiers-over-alleged-sexual-abuse-fuels-tension-between-israeli-military-and-hard-liners |website=PBS |publisher=Associated Press |access-date=18 August 2024}} They stormed the facility's gates chanting "shame" and unsuccessfully tried to break into both Sde Teiman and the Beit Lid military base.{{cite web |title=Israeli far-right politicians protest arrest of soldiers suspected of abuse |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/7/29/israeli-far-right-politicians-protest-arrest-of-soldiers-suspected-of-abuse |website=Al Jazeera |access-date=19 August 2024}} Hanoch Milwidsky, when asked whether it was legitimate "to insert a stick into a person's rectum," replied, "Yes! If he is a Nukhba, everything is legitimate to do! Everything!"{{cite web |last1=Patta |first1=Debora |title=Israeli lawmaker defends alleged rape of Hamas prisoner as far-right protesters rage over IDF troops' detention |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/israel-hamas-war-idf-palestinian-prisoner-alleged-rape-sde-teinman-abuse-protest/ |website=CBS News |access-date=19 August 2024}} The protests were described as rallies for Israeli soldiers' "right to rape" Palestinian detainees.{{cite web |title=Israeli protesters rally for 'the right to rape' prisoners |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/program/newsfeed/2024/8/13/israeli-protesters-rally-for-the-right-to-rape-prisoners |website=Al Jazeera |access-date=24 August 2024}}
Other protests
On 6 February 2024, right-wing Israelis held a protest opposing the United Nations in East Jerusalem.{{cite web |title=Right-wing Israelis hold anti-UN protest in occupied East Jerusalem |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/2/6/israels-war-on-gaza-live-staggering-destruction-in-north-gaza-unrwa?update=2681051 |website=Al Jazeera |access-date=8 February 2024 |archive-date=8 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240208024804/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/2/6/israels-war-on-gaza-live-staggering-destruction-in-north-gaza-unrwa?update=2681051 |url-status=live }} In August 2024, the Israeli military extended the closed area around the Gaza border, following reports that settler activists were planning a Tisha B'av prayer demonstration.{{cite web |last1=Fabian |first1=Emanuel |title=IDF extends closed military zone around Gaza Strip as settler activists plan to hold Tisha B'av prayers along the border |url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/idf-extends-closed-military-zone-around-gaza-strip-as-settler-activists-plan-to-hold-tisha-bav-prayers-along-the-border/ |website=The Times of Israel |access-date=25 August 2024}}
Government response
On 15 October, communications minister Shlomo Karhi proposed emergency regulations allowing for the arrest of individuals who hurt "national morale."{{cite news |last1=Bar-Eli |first1=Avi |title=Likud Minister Formulates Emergency Regulations to Imprison Citizens Who 'Harm National Morale' |url=https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2023-10-15/ty-article/.premium/israeli-minister-seeks-to-imprison-citizens-who-harm-national-morale/0000018b-33a7-d0b2-afff-33e788c00000 |website=Haaretz |access-date=8 November 2023 |archive-date=24 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231024162806/https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2023-10-15/ty-article/.premium/israeli-minister-seeks-to-imprison-citizens-who-harm-national-morale/0000018b-33a7-d0b2-afff-33e788c00000 |url-status=live }} Following a rally in support of Gaza in Haifa, police commissioner Kobi Shabtai threatened to send antiwar protesters to the Gaza Strip on buses.{{Cite news |date=19 October 2023 |title=Israel police boss threatens to send anti-war protesters to Gaza 'on buses' |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/10/19/israel-police-boss-threatens-to-send-anti-war-protesters-to-gaza-on-buses |publisher=Al Jazeera |access-date=9 November 2023 |archive-date=9 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231109180958/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/10/19/israel-police-boss-threatens-to-send-anti-war-protesters-to-gaza-on-buses |url-status=live }} On 8 November, the Israel Supreme Court allowed police to bar all anti-war protests.{{cite web |title=Israeli high court rejects petition against Gaza war protest ban |url=https://aje.io/d5kugr?update=2472567 |website=Al Jazeera |access-date=8 November 2023 |archive-date=19 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231119194316/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2023/11/8/israel-hamas-war-live-humanitarian-aid-targeted-amid-gaza-bombardment?update=2472567 |url-status=live }}
The Knesset criminalized the "consumption of terrorist materials" on 8 November.{{cite web |title=Israeli parliament bill criminalises 'consumption of terrorist materials' |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/8/knesset-introduces-consumption-of-terrorist-publication-as-offense |website=Al Jazeera |access-date=8 November 2023 |archive-date=8 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231108174908/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/8/knesset-introduces-consumption-of-terrorist-publication-as-offense |url-status=live }} Civil rights groups criticized the bill, stating it "invades the realm of personal thoughts and beliefs."{{cite web |title=Israel parliament criminalises 'consumption of terrorist materials' |url=https://aje.io/d5kugr?update=2472331 |website=Al Jazeera |access-date=8 November 2023 |archive-date=19 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231119194323/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2023/11/8/israel-hamas-war-live-humanitarian-aid-targeted-amid-gaza-bombardment?update=2472331 |url-status=live }} On 2 December, an attorney at Adalah, an Israeli legal center, stated law enforcement was using the law to surveil and silence individuals, while Association for Civil Rights in Israel said it was "unprecedented in democratic countries."{{cite web |title=Is Israel criminalising Palestinian thoughts too, amid Gaza war? |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/2/is-israel-criminalising-palestinian-thoughts-too-amid-gaza-war |website=Al Jazeera |access-date=3 December 2023 |archive-date=3 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231203013251/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/2/is-israel-criminalising-palestinian-thoughts-too-amid-gaza-war |url-status=live }} On 23 December, The Intercept stated the IDF had barred the media from reporting on eight subjects in Israel.{{cite web |last1=Klippenstein |first1=Ken |last2=Boguslaw |first2=Daniel |title=Israeli Military Censor Bans Reporting on These 8 Subjects |url=https://theintercept.com/2023/12/23/israel-military-idf-media-censor/ |website=The Intercept |date=23 December 2023 |access-date=23 December 2023 |archive-date=7 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240107065536/https://theintercept.com/2023/12/23/israel-military-idf-media-censor/ |url-status=live }}
On 20 November, Israeli public broadcaster Kan posted and shortly after deleted a video produced by a private NGO, showing children who were evacuated from Gaza envelope settlements singing "we'll eliminate them all and go back to plowing our fields".{{cite web |last1=Israel |first1=David |title=Gaza Envelope Children's Updated 'Friendship' Song Deleted by State TV |url=https://www.jewishpress.com/multimedia/video-picks/gaza-envelope-childrens-updated-friendship-song-deleted-by-state-tv/2023/11/20/ |website=The Jewish Press |date=20 November 2023 |access-date=20 November 2023 |archive-date=20 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231120154035/https://www.jewishpress.com/multimedia/video-picks/gaza-envelope-childrens-updated-friendship-song-deleted-by-state-tv/2023/11/20/ |url-status=live }} On 23 November, communications minister Shlomo Karhi proposed defunding the newspaper Haaretz due to its "defeatist and false propaganda."{{cite news |last1=Gueta |first1=Jazmin |title=Israel's Communications Minister Threatens Haaretz, Suggests Penalizing Its Gaza War Coverage |url=https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2023-11-23/ty-article/israels-communications-minister-threatens-haaretz-suggests-penalizing-its-war-coverage/0000018b-fd0c-de73-a9bb-ffefb9f10000#:~:text=Israel%27s%20Communications%20Minister%20Shlomo%20Karhi,of%20government%20notices%20in%20Haaretz. |website=Haaretz |access-date=25 November 2023 |archive-date=2023-11-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231124053605/https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2023-11-23/ty-article/israels-communications-minister-threatens-haaretz-suggests-penalizing-its-war-coverage/0000018b-fd0c-de73-a9bb-ffefb9f10000#:~:text=Israel%27s%20Communications%20Minister%20Shlomo%20Karhi,of%20government%20notices%20in%20Haaretz. |url-status=live }}{{cite web |last1=Karhi |first1=Shlomo |title=X post by Shlomo Karhi |url=https://twitter.com/shlomo_karhi/status/1727677351083827432?s=20 |website=X |access-date=23 November 2023 |archive-date=23 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231123154659/https://twitter.com/shlomo_karhi/status/1727677351083827432?s=20 |url-status=live }} On 23 November, ahead of the hostage-swap, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir stated that any "expressions of joy" related to the release of Palestinian prisoners was "equivalent to backing terrorism."{{cite web |last1=Keller-Lynn |first1=Carrie |title=Ahead of slated Palestinian prisoner release, Ben Gvir tells police to shut down celebrations |url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/ahead-of-slated-palestinian-prisoner-release-ben-gvir-tells-police-to-shut-down-celebrations/ |website=The Times of Israel |access-date=25 November 2023 |archive-date=25 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231125001408/https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/ahead-of-slated-palestinian-prisoner-release-ben-gvir-tells-police-to-shut-down-celebrations/ |url-status=live }} On 29 November, police arrested activists at a Knesset protest opposing the government.{{cite web |title=Police arrest activist for bereaved families at Knesset protest against government |url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/police-arrest-activist-for-bereaved-families-at-knesset-protest-against-government/ |website=The Times of Israel |access-date=30 November 2023 |archive-date=29 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231129212851/https://www.timesofisrael.com/police-arrest-activist-for-bereaved-families-at-knesset-protest-against-government/ |url-status=live }} Six were arrested on 2 December protesting outside Netanyahu's house in Caesarea.{{cite web |title=6 people said detained in protest outside Netanyahu's home |url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/6-people-said-detained-in-protest-outside-netanyahus-home/ |website=The Times of Israel |access-date=3 December 2023 |archive-date=3 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231203013146/https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/6-people-said-detained-in-protest-outside-netanyahus-home/ |url-status=live }}{{cite news|url=https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2023-12-02/ty-article/.premium/israeli-hostages-released-from-hamas-captivity-set-to-speak-at-tel-aviv-rally/0000018c-2b69-d04a-af9f-fbfb66e90000|title='Don't Leave the Men Behind' {{!}} Israeli Hostages Released From Hamas Speak at Tel Aviv Rally as Thousands Call for Immediate Release of Captives|newspaper=haaretz|access-date=2023-12-23|archive-date=2023-12-03|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231203001959/https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2023-12-02/ty-article/.premium/israeli-hostages-released-from-hamas-captivity-set-to-speak-at-tel-aviv-rally/0000018c-2b69-d04a-af9f-fbfb66e90000|url-status=live}}
The IDF ruled on 1 January 2024 that Palestinian activist Monder Amira could be held without trial for four months for his Facebook posts, which he stated weren't his.{{cite news |last1=Shezaf |first1=Hagar |title=Palestinian Activist to Be Held Without Trial for Four Months – Over Facebook Posts He Says Aren't His |url=https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2024-01-01/ty-article/.premium/palestinian-activist-held-without-trial-for-4-months-for-facebook-posts-he-says-arent-his/0000018c-c4c7-ddba-abad-c6e70cbd0000 |website=Haaretz |access-date=1 January 2024 |archive-date=2024-01-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240101130951/https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2024-01-01/ty-article/.premium/palestinian-activist-held-without-trial-for-4-months-for-facebook-posts-he-says-arent-his/0000018c-c4c7-ddba-abad-c6e70cbd0000 |url-status=live }}
On 8 January, following news that MK Ofer Cassif faced expulsion for supporting South Africa's ICJ lawsuit, MK Ahmad Tibi stated, "The finance minister said that there are two million Nazis in Gaza. This is how you legitimise genocide."{{cite web |title=Knesset member accuses Israel of "legitimising" genocide against Gaza |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/1/8/israel-war-on-gaza-world-must-look-says-wael-dahdouh-as-son-killed?update=2604739 |website=Al Jazeera |access-date=9 January 2024 |archive-date=9 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240109011734/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/1/8/israel-war-on-gaza-world-must-look-says-wael-dahdouh-as-son-killed?update=2604739 |url-status=live }} In a petition to expel Cassif, MK Oded Forer stated, "He must soon find himself beyond the borders of the Knesset and preferably beyond the borders of Israel."{{cite web |title=Impeachment begins against supporter of ICJ genocide lawsuit |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/1/8/israel-war-on-gaza-world-must-look-says-wael-dahdouh-as-son-killed?update=2604313 |website=Al Jazeera |access-date=9 January 2024 |archive-date=9 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240109023047/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/1/8/israel-war-on-gaza-world-must-look-says-wael-dahdouh-as-son-killed?update=2604313 |url-status=live }}
= Conscientious objectors =
A number of young Israelis conscientiously objected to IDF conscription in protest of the war. These "refuseniks" faced jail time for their refusal to serve.{{cite web |last1=Zitser |first1=Joshua |title=Israel's Gen Z conscientious objectors are being shunned and are even going to prison for refusing to join the army |url=https://www.businessinsider.com/israel-gen-z-facing-prison-ostracization-refusing-join-idf-gaza-2023-12?amp |website=Business Insider |access-date=27 December 2023 |archive-date=27 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231227151022/https://www.businessinsider.com/israel-gen-z-facing-prison-ostracization-refusing-join-idf-gaza-2023-12?amp |url-status=live }} According to Amnesty International, Israel does not recognize a right to refuse military service on grounds of religion or conscience.{{cite web |title=Israel: The price of conscience |url=https://www.amnesty.org/fr/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/mde150671999en.pdf |website=Amnesty International |access-date=27 December 2023 |archive-date=20 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240120064253/https://www.amnesty.org/fr/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/mde150671999en.pdf |url-status=live }}
= Politicians =
In a social media post, MK Ahmad Tibi condemned statements by far-right politicians, stating, "Here today, Israel is being sued in The Hague, the lawsuit cites countless members of the Knesset. And guess how many Arab MKs 'supporting terrorism and embracing terrorists' are mentioned there – zero. Only Jewish ministers and judges on the right."{{cite web |title=Israeli lawmaker Ahmad Tibi slams remarks by far-right ministers |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/1/11/israels-war-on-gaza-live-israel-pounds-gaza-ahead-of-icj-genocide-hearing?update=2612637 |website=Al Jazeera |access-date=12 January 2024 |archive-date=12 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240112000118/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/1/11/israels-war-on-gaza-live-israel-pounds-gaza-ahead-of-icj-genocide-hearing?update=2612637 |url-status=live }}
Surveys
In February 2024, a poll by the Israel Democracy Institute found that 51 percent of Israelis believed the main goal of the war should be returning the hostages, while 36 percent believed it should be "toppling Hamas".{{cite web |title=About 51 percent of Israelis want captives' release to be Israel's main goal: Poll |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/2/8/israels-war-on-gaza-live-us-says-space-for-truce-deal-israel-vows-war?update=2691111 |website=Al Jazeera |access-date=9 February 2024 |archive-date=8 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240208112150/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/2/8/israels-war-on-gaza-live-us-says-space-for-truce-deal-israel-vows-war?update=2691111 |url-status=live }}
Open letters
Some groups in Israel expressed support for the war. Dozens of rabbis signed a letter to Netanyahu and senior defence officials stating that "even when the enemy hides behind a human shield... there is no halakhic or moral preclusion, nor legal preclusion, from bombing the enemy after sufficient advance warning".{{cite web |last1=קארו |first1=אפרת |title=הרבנים לנתניהו: מותר להפציץ בית חולים – אם האויב מסתתר שם |url=https://www.now14.co.il/%D7%94%D7%A8%D7%91%D7%A0%D7%99%D7%9D-%D7%9C%D7%A0%D7%AA%D7%A0%D7%99%D7%94%D7%95-%D7%9E%D7%95%D7%AA%D7%A8-%D7%9C%D7%94%D7%A4%D7%A6%D7%99%D7%A5-%D7%91%D7%99%D7%AA-%D7%97%D7%95%D7%9C%D7%99%D7%9D/ |website=Channel 14 |access-date=12 November 2023 |archive-date=12 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231112012719/https://www.now14.co.il/%D7%94%D7%A8%D7%91%D7%A0%D7%99%D7%9D-%D7%9C%D7%A0%D7%AA%D7%A0%D7%99%D7%94%D7%95-%D7%9E%D7%95%D7%AA%D7%A8-%D7%9C%D7%94%D7%A4%D7%A6%D7%99%D7%A5-%D7%91%D7%99%D7%AA-%D7%97%D7%95%D7%9C%D7%99%D7%9D/ |url-status=live }}{{cite web |last1=Khan |first1=Aina J |title=Israel-Palestine war: Dozens of Israeli rabbis endorse bombing hospitals if 'enemies' present |url=https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israel-palestine-war-dozens-israeli-rabbis-endorse-bombing-hospitals-enemies |website=Middle East Eye |access-date=12 November 2023 |archive-date=12 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231112012719/https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israel-palestine-war-dozens-israeli-rabbis-endorse-bombing-hospitals-enemies |url-status=live }}
A group of 100 doctors called "Doctors for the Rights of Israeli Soldiers", signed a statement stating Israel had a "legitimate right" to bomb "terror nests and Hamas headquarters in the hospitals in Gaza".{{cite web |title=Israeli doctors call for bombing of Al-Shifa, one of Gaza's last working hospitals |url=https://www.newarab.com/news/israeli-doctors-call-bombing-gazas-al-shifa-hospital |website=The New Arab |date=6 November 2023 |access-date=12 November 2023 |archive-date=12 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231112012721/https://www.newarab.com/news/israeli-doctors-call-bombing-gazas-al-shifa-hospital |url-status=live }} This prompted a harsh reply from the acting head of the ethics office at the Israel Medical Association, Dr. Tami Karni, who wrote that "doctors are sworn to heal, not kill... Israel's doctors have refused to be dragged into the consciental and moral decline of the enemy, and will continue to act accordingly". The White Robes, an organization which numbers in the hundreds, decried the letter as a "provocative pamphlet by an extremist minority", stating that "calls for indiscriminate destruction and killing, even if justified militarily, are not part of the medical ethical code". Physicians for Human Rights published an open letter signed by 350 physicians and medical personnel, which also condemns the aforementioned call.{{Cite news |last=לינדר |first=רוני |date=2023-11-10 |title=מלכודת שיפא: האתגר הכי גדול של ישראל במלחמה |work=TheMarker |url=https://www.themarker.com/weekend/2023-11-10/ty-article-magazine/.premium/0000018b-b3c0-df42-a78f-bfc33f200000 |access-date=2023-11-12 |archive-date=16 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231116012351/https://www.themarker.com/weekend/2023-11-10/ty-article-magazine/.premium/0000018b-b3c0-df42-a78f-bfc33f200000 |url-status=live }}{{Cite news |last1=ינקו |first1=אדיר |last2=אייכנר |first2=איתמר |date=2023-11-06 |title=רופאים בישראל מתווכחים: האם לגיטימי לתקוף את בית החולים שיפא בעזה? |language=he |work=Ynet |url=https://www.ynet.co.il/health/article/sydb33iqa |access-date=2023-11-12 |archive-date=12 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231112114918/https://www.ynet.co.il/health/article/sydb33iqa |url-status=live }}
In May 2024, 1,400 academics signed a petition calling for an end to the war.{{cite web |title=More than 1,400 Israeli academics sign petition calling for end to Gaza war |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/5/22/israels-war-on-gaza-live-famine-fears-rise-as-aid-failure-escalates?update=2917641 |website=Al Jazeera |access-date=31 May 2024}}
Israelis abroad
Jews and Israelis abroad participated in protests both supporting and protesting the Israeli response in the war.{{cite news |last1=Tamkin |first1=Emily |date=18 October 2023 |title=The Jews Pushing Israel to Stop the War |work=Slate |url=https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2023/10/jewish-protest-white-house-israel-war-gaza-hamas.html |url-status=live |access-date=19 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231020010307/https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2023/10/jewish-protest-white-house-israel-war-gaza-hamas.html |archive-date=20 October 2023}}{{cite web |last1=Tress |first1=Luke |date=13 October 2023 |title=The Jewish left is grappling, sometimes painfully, with how to respond to Hamas' attack |url=https://www.jta.org/2023/10/12/united-states/the-jewish-left-is-grappling-with-how-to-respond-to-hamas-attack |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231017232049/https://www.jta.org/2023/10/12/united-states/the-jewish-left-is-grappling-with-how-to-respond-to-hamas-attack |archive-date=17 October 2023 |access-date=19 October 2023 |website=Jewish Telegraphic Agency}}
Reactions
In May 2024, Jake Sullivan, the US National Security Advisor, speaking about Israeli settlers who blocked aid from Jordan, spilling supplies to the ground, said, "It is a total outrage that there are people who are attacking and looting these convoys... this is completely and utterly unacceptable behaviour."{{cite news |last1=Tondo |first1=Lorenzo |title='Total outrage': White House condemns Israeli settlers' attack on Gaza aid trucks |url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/may/13/total-outrage-white-house-condemns-israeli-settlers-attack-on-gaza-aid-convoy |website=The Guardian |date=13 May 2024 |access-date=18 May 2024}}
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