Airline workers protest against government inaction at Ben Gurion Airport, August 19, 2021.

Airline Workers Block Runway, Shut Down Ben-Gurion Airport

Airline workers staged a demonstration at the Ben-Gurion Airport outside Tel Aviv on Thursday, August 19, to express their dissatisfaction with governmental policy, their stressful work environment, and the laying off of thousands of their fellow employees. Workers of the Israel Airports Authority (IAA), which operates the airport, joined the demonstrations in solidarity with the airline…

Police fire water cannon against protestors they say tried to break through checkpoint in Jerusalem, January 30, 2021.

Anti-Netanyahu Protests Continue Nationwide for 32 Weeks Running

Police used water cannon against anti-Netanyahu protesters in Jerusalem on Saturday, January 30, as demonstrators rallied nationwide for the 32nd consecutive week. About a thousand protesters gathered at Jerusalem’s Chords Bridge and began marching towards Paris Square the location of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s official residence, but changed course in order to first pass by the…