Since October 7, Israel's police have banned, limited, or attacked almost every protest against the army's assault on Gaza, instilling a sense of fear among Jewish and Palestinian citizens alike.
TEL AVIV The Israeli government is not letting up in its effort to silence voices calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. Having already blocked numerous demonstrations and suspended dissent parliamentarians, it now aims to disrupt the general political work of organizations struggling for peace.
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The war on Gaza has provided an opportunity for the police, under ultra-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, to launch an all-out repression campaign against the Arab population, and any opposition to the slaughter of Palestinians.
TEL AVIV Hundreds of Jews and Arabs gathered Saturday evening in Tel Aviv’s Charles Clore Park for a demonstration led by Hadash (Democratic Front for Peace and Equality) and the Communist Party of Israel. The protest called for an immediate ceasefire and an end to the war in Gaza.