Hundreds protest against war in Tel Aviv and other Israeli cities as police disperse gatherings
The Facts
- Hundreds of people protested against the war in Tel Aviv on Saturday, with demonstrations also reported in other Israeli cities.
- Police sought to disperse the protests, which were described as unauthorized or illegal by multiple reports.
- The protests began in late February and initially drew only a few dozen participants before growing in size.
- Reports said the demonstrations spread beyond Tel Aviv to cities including Haifa, Jerusalem and Beersheba.
- Police arrested demonstrators during the protests, with reports citing at least 18 arrests and others saying 21 people were detained.
- Several former parliamentarians and left-wing or anti-government groups, including Standing Together, Peace Now and Women Wage Peace, joined the rallies.
Context
Why were the protests considered unauthorized?
Multiple reports said Israeli wartime restrictions limit public outdoor gatherings to 50 people, and police said the Tel Aviv demonstration violated those rules Hindustan Times,B92,Anadolu Ajansı.
How large were the protests outside Tel Aviv?
Reports said a Haifa protest drew around 100 people, while demonstrations were also held in Jerusalem and Beersheba Times of Israel,Times of Israel,B92.
Who joined the anti-war rallies?
Several former lawmakers and left-wing or anti-government groups took part, including Standing Together, Peace Now and Women Wage Peace; some reports also said Israeli lawmakers Ofer Cassif and Ayman Odeh attended Daily Mail,HABERTURK.COM,Jerusalem Post,Anadolu Ajansı.
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