September 2024 Israeli Protests-“Stopping The State” Protest, Tel Aviv
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Stoping the state – Call for an Agreement for the release of the hostages – the day after 6 hostages were found dead, shotted by Hamas, and after the The cabinet’s decision to prioritize the preservation of the Philadelphi Road over the release of the hostages. Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Stoping_the_state_-_Call_for_an_Agreement_for_the_release_of_the_hostages_23.jpg. Attribution: Nissan Cohen. Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/deed.en. Presented at: WindermereSun.com
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The protests in Tel Aviv today are part of a nationwide outcry in Israel following the recovery of the bodies of six hostages who were held by Hamas in Gaza. The demonstrators are demanding that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government urgently reach a ceasefire deal to secure the release of the remaining hostages.
These protests, which began over the weekend and have intensified today, are driven by deep frustration and grief over the failure to rescue the hostages alive. The situation has also led to widespread strikes, including a call by Israel’s largest trade union, Histadrut, to shut down the economy in protest.
Protesters are criticizing the government for what they see as a failure to prioritize the lives of the hostages over political considerations, particularly regarding decisions to continue military actions in Gaza that may have jeopardized the hostages’ safety(The Times of Israel, The Jerusalem Post, blue News).
More on this topic in wikipedia, in italics, below:
The 2024 Israeli protests are a series of demonstrations,[1] instances of civil disorder,[2] and riots[3] against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government, primarily sparked by the Israel–Hamas war and the hostage crisis. The protests aim to pressure Netanyahu to accept a ceasefire and reach a hostage deal. These protests began sporadically at the onset of the war but have grown significantly in size and intensity, culminating in massive gatherings across various Israeli cities.[4][5][6]
On 1st September, 2024, after 6 hostage bodies were found inside of the Gaza Strip, The protests organizations have announced a day of protests. more than 500,000 protested throught the country and outside it for an hostage deal and the Histadrut went on a day of strike.[7]
On 1st September, 2024, the trade union Histadrut announced a one-day general strike to be held on the following day in protest for refraining from reaching a prisoners deal with Hamas.[7] The largest protests since 2023 Hamas-led attack on Israel took place at the same day, with 300,000 protesting in Tel Aviv and 200,000 on additional parts of Israel, according to Ho, hostages and Missing Families Forum.[29][30] MK Naama Lazimi was injured when police threw stun grenades into Ayalon.[31] A total of 34+ protesters were arrested, but courts released 18 of them without further punishment.[32]
The Israel Business Forum, which represents around 200 of the country’s biggest companies, said workers “would be allowed to join the strike.”[30] The Arab citizens of Israel joined the strike.[33] The planned strike started officially on September 2 at 6 AM and was scheduled to last until evening, but a petition against it was filed at a labor court, which demanded to end the strike earlier than originally planned.
On 2nd September, 2024, tens of thousands of Israelis protested for the 2nd “Day of Rage”. In Tel Aviv, protesters marched to the Metzudat Ze’ev(Likud HQ). In Jerusalem, protesters broke through barriers near Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s residence and clashes occured with the police, who forcefully arrested several.[34] Netanyahu made a speech about Philadelphi Corridor, but it was met with mixed reactions from Israeli politicans and public opinion.[35]
On 3rd September, 2024, thousands of Israelis protested for the 3rd “Day of Rage”. Protesters accused Netanyahu of “thwarting” a deal to retain control of Philadelphi Corridor.[36] 1,000 people gathered in the city of Rehovot in a show of support for the family of abducted soldier Nimrod Cohen.[37] In Jerusalem, protesters lined the streets around Paris Square.[37] some also gathered outside the homes of Justice Minister Yariv Levin and Foreign Minister Israel Katz.[37]
On 4th September 2024, thousands of Israelis protested for the 4th “Day of Rage”.[38][39][40] Demonstrators gathered in front of the homes of Ministers Israel Katz, Shlomo Karhi, Yoav Kish, Ron Dermer, and other ministers across the country. Meanwhile, the main protest took place outside the Begin Gate of the Kirya Base in Tel Aviv, where clashes occurred with the police. Protesters also blocked Highway 4.[39]
For more details and background of the 2024 Israeli protests, please click HERE.
It is important to have better understanding of the Philadelphi Corridor in relation to the 2024 September Israeli Protests, so please click HERE.
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Tens of thousands of protesters flooded into central Tel Aviv, fueled by outrage at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the biggest protest since the Israel-Hamas war began, in the video published on Sep 1, 2024, by ABC News, as “Protests erupt in Israel after 6 hostages killed in Gaza“, below:
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Tens of thousands of people have rallied across Israel after the bodies of six hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip were recovered by soldiers, causing national outrage. Protesters, many clad in Israeli flags, descended on cities including Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, demanding that their government reaches a deal to secure the release of the remaining hostages taken by Hamas during the 7 October attacks. The protests were largely peaceful but in Tel Aviv crowds broke through police lines, blocking a main highway. The demonstrations came as on of Israel’s biggest labour unions, Histadrut, called for a nationwide general strike, demanding that the government reach a deal with Hamas. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said earlier that the six bodies were found in an underground tunnel in the Rafah area of southern Gaza. The hostages were identified as Carmel Gat, Eden Yerushalmi, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Alexander Lobanov, Almog Sarusi and Master Sgt Ori Danino. The IDF said they had been killed shortly before its troops reached them. News of the deaths fuelled the protests, with many Israelis accusing their government of not doing enough to secure the release of the remaining hostages. Jane Hill presents BBC News at Ten reporting by Lucy Williamson in Jerusalem, in the video published on Sep 1, 2024, by BBC News, as “Huge protests in Israel as public demand deal to release hostages|BBC News“, below:
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On the third consecutive night of protests in Tel Aviv, demonstrators clashed with police and lit fires, demanding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secure a ceasefire that would include a deal to return Hamas hostages, in the video streamed on Sep 3, 2024, by WION, as “Israel Protest LIVE: Chaos after scuffles break out between protesters and police in Tel Aviv|WION“, below:
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Massive protests have erupted across Israel, with thousands gathering in Jerusalem and other cities to demand a hostage deal with Hamas. Demonstrators are urging Prime Minister Netanyahu to negotiate for the release of hostages. Scuffles between police and protesters have occurred in Tel Aviv. Histadrut union’s head, Arnon Bar-David, has called for a general strike starting Monday to increase pressure on the government, in the video published on Sep 1, 2024, by Times Of India, as “Biggest-Ever Protest In Israel After Hostages Killed; Anger Against Netanyahu Explodes“, below:
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Israel and Iran are going to war and it has the potential to involve multiple Middle East countries, other countries like Russia and China and most definitely the United States. We ask Colonel Douglas Macgregor to share his thoughts on this conflict and what it means for the future of our world, in the video published on Aug 22, 2024, by Cyrus Janssen, as “Colonel Douglas Macgregor Reveals Truth on Israel War with Iran“, below:
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