Archiv: Kaplan Street (Tel Aviv)


13.08.2023 - 16:05 [ Times of Israel ]

‘The time to fight is now’: Masses nationwide rally against overhaul for 32nd week

Levin, who at various times headed the IDF Northern Command, commanded the elite Sayeret Matkal unit and served as deputy director of the Mossad spy agency, accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of wanting to hand the country over to criminals.

“Bibi wants to give the keys to the country to a group of awful ministers, some of whom are convicted criminals and draft dodgers, to ministers who encourage massacring Palestinians subject to our rule, to a racist minister who loots the state budget and blocks funds for Arabs, just because they are Arabs. To a justice minister who wants one branch of government and no independent judiciary,”

13.08.2023 - 15:53 [ Haaretz ]

32nd Week of Israel’s Pro-democracy Protests: „Choose Democracy!“ Ex-IDF General Calls on Army Chief to Back Rule of Law in Looming Conflict With ‘Gov’t of Criminals’

At the main Kaplan Street protest in Tel Aviv, former Israeli General, Amiram Levin called on defense leaders to stand up to Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, who “are trying to drag you into war crimes.”

“If the terrible moment comes when you will be required to decide between the court and a government of criminals – Choose democracy! We will all stand behind you, fearlessly and unreservedly,” said Levin.

06.08.2023 - 10:03 [ Haaretz ]

„World‘s Eyes on You'“: Tens of Thousands of Israelis Rally Against Netanyahu‘s Judicial Coup for 31st Week Straight

Shani Granot-Lubaton, a leading figure in the New York City‘s protest against the judicial overhaul, spoke to demonstrates in Tel Aviv and said, „My friends, the eyes of the world are on you. What‘s happening here is making waves globally. The liberal-democratic movement‘s struggle is fought across borders. Your unwavering dedication is a beacon for millions worldwide who find strength in our steadfast fight.“

She also said that despite the „shameful image that these disgraceful ministers are projecting on the international stage, we are showcasing Israel‘s liberal and beautiful face.“

06.08.2023 - 09:37 [ Ynetnews.com ]

Security officer wounded in Tel Aviv attack succumbs to injuries

Sourasky Medical Center released a statement reading, “ Chen, 42, married to Vered, and father to three daughters, was killed on Saturday while preventing a major terror attack and saving many lives. His family agreed to donate his organs to save lives. The hospital shares in the family‘s grief. May his memory be a blessing.“

06.08.2023 - 09:23 [ Times of Israel ]

Masses protest overhaul, with toned-down Tel Aviv rally in shadow of terror attack

Tel Aviv municipal security officer Chen Amir, 42, was shot and killed by a member of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad terror group after the terrorist raised officers’ suspicion in the bustling Nachalat Binyamin neighborhood. The terrorist was shot dead by Amir’s colleague, and a senior police source was later quoted by the Ynet news site as saying the gunman had possibly planned to target the anti-overhaul protesters at Kaplan.

06.08.2023 - 09:19 [ Times of Israel ]

Terrorist kills patrolman in Tel Aviv, is shot dead by 2nd officer

Abu Bakr did not have an entry permit to Israel due to his affiliation with Islamic Jihad and the previous shooting attack.

The agency was investigating how he entered Israel.

The police commissioner told media at the scene that the suspect had a “martyrdom” letter on him, adding that “he came to be a martyr.”

06.08.2023 - 09:15 [ Forward.com ]

Israeli critically wounded in shooting attack in Tel Aviv

The Shin Bet security service identified the assailant as Kamel Abu Baker, 22, from the Jenin area, who has been a fugitive in the Jenin refugee camp for the past six months. The Shin Bet said that he was affiliated with the Islamic Jihad terror group, but in a letter attributed to Abu Baker, he said he did not belong to any organization.

06.08.2023 - 09:13 [ Ynetnews.com ]

Terrorist critically injures security guard in shooting attack in Tel Aviv

Police Commissioner Kobi Shabtai, who arrived on the scene, said the terrorist was Kamel Abu Bakr, a 22-year-old Palestinian resident of Jenin affiliated with the Islamic Jihad terrorist organization.
„After chasing the terrorist the security guard neutralized him. In a letter he wrote, the terrorist said he was willing to ‚sacrifice himself‘. We‘re currently looking into the possibility of the assailant having accomplices.“

06.08.2023 - 09:10 [ Jerusalem Post ]

Man murdered in Tel Aviv terror attack, shooter killed on site

Israel Police Chief Kobi Shabtai arrived at the scene and said the terrorist left a note saying he would be a martyr.

23.07.2023 - 21:29 [ Times of Israel ]

Far-right minister says coalition to push for more judicial change: We demand reform

“We have 64 mandates that aren’t willing to give up on the judicial system. We have 64 mandates that demand judicial reform,” he says, referring to the number of seats the coalition holds in the 120-member parliament.

“We say to the High Court of Justice political party… we don’t want your reasonableness,” adds Eliyahu, a member of the far-right Otzma Yehudit party.

23.07.2023 - 21:12 [ Haaretz ]

Smotrich in Tel Aviv: ‚Overhaul protesters, way you feel now is how we felt in Oslo‘

Speaking to a crowd of pro-judicial overhaul demonstrators in Tel Aviv, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said: „Those against the reform, I understand how you‘re feeling, this is how we felt during Oslo,“ referencing how right-wing Israelis felt during the Oslo peace process led by Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin during the 90s.

23.07.2023 - 20:59 [ Ynetnews.com ]

Over 100,000 gather in Tel Aviv in support of judicial reform as protests against continue in front of Knesset

Tens of thousands are heading to Tel Aviv from throughout the country to support government lawmakers as they prepare to vote for legislation to cancel the courts‘ reasonableness test; Meanwhile, anti-judicial overhaul protesters crowd the streets of Jerusalem

22.07.2023 - 22:38 [ Times of Israel ]

Ex-Shin Bet chief Diskin: Suspending voluntary reserve service now ‘is a heroic step’

“My brothers and sisters… who have saved our state on the battlefield from our enemies,” he says, “the battle today is for the nature of the state, against those who are seeking to destroy its foundations and its values.”

Diskin continues: “Suspending voluntary reserve service is certainly an irregular step — but it is a legal, democratic and non-violent step. And above all, it is a heroic step.”