Protests

Eurovision’s grand final proceeds amid protests over Israel’s participation

The Eurovision Song Contest final kicks off in Vienna amid protests and a boycott by five countries over Israel’s participation.

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Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men protest against the jailing of seminary students who failed to comply with an army recruitment order outside the home of Military Police commander Brig. Gen. Yuval Yamin in Ashkelon, May 14, 2026.

Ultra-Orthodox protesters attempt to invade military police chief's home

Police clash with ultra-Orthodox Jews following a protest against IDF conscription in Jerusalem.

Knesset unanimously approves law banning the use of 'skunk' liquid at demonstrations

An anti-Israel protest in New York City. Ilustrative.

NYC anti-Israel activists with Hezbollah flags protest against synagogue's Israel real estate event


Iranian protesters accosted by pro-Palestinian mobs

Kosar Eftekhari, an Iranian woman who lost her eye after being shot by the regime, was attacked by pro-regime protesters in Germany.

Students protest for Palestine

Once, Jews defended themselves to survive. Now this reflects defeat - opinion

Israelis and Jews still react to attacks as though they were medieval defendants standing before hostile judges. No need.

A medieval court of law.

NYC anti-Israel activists plan Monday protest against Israel real estate event

The Monday protest comes following a similar event on Tuesday, after which PAL-Awda said it was undeterred.  

Pro-Palestinian protestors pe demonstrate against a recently passed Israeli death penalty law near the Israeli consulate on April 07, 2026 in New York City.

Anti-Iranian regime activists hold global protests denouncing months-long internet outage

Activists also held banners praising Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, including calling him "King of Iran," according to footage taken at the scenes.

Supporters of the son of Iran's last shah, exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, with Iranian pre-Islamic revolution of 1979 flags, during a protest rally in Vienna, with an Israel flag flying in the background, May 10, 2026.

For Jerusalem activist Jehad Abu Sneineh, coexistence starts in the streets - interview

Jerusalem activist Jehad Abu Sneineh shares his journey from the Mount of Olives to grassroots protests for equality and coexistence.

On the Temple Mount.

Hezbollah flag seen as NYC anti-Israel activists protest outside Park East Synagogue

The protest's organizer said that the synagogue was hosting an exposition of the Great Israeli Real Estate Event, which it believed was selling "stolen Palestinian land."

Hezbollah, Palestinian flags waved during a march in New York, June 11, 2024. (Illustrative)

South Africa’s anti-foreigner violence spreads as Nigerians seek way out

They were the first to apply to a new scheme to repatriate citizens launched by Nigeria's government, Nigeria’s Foreign Minister, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, said.

Members of civil society groups and human rights organisations hold placards as they take part in a march calling for stronger government action against illegal immigration in Pretoria, South Africa, April 28, 2026.

New books by Jewish authors revisit the rules of protest in a polarized era - opinion

A new mini-genre of “how-to” books about dissent and activism has emerged, drawing lessons from past protests.

Three new books draw on Jewish examples in providing advice for would-be protesters.

Spain reportedly summons Israeli chargé d'affaires as protests erupt over Gaza flotilla seizure

Protests erupted in Barcelona after Israel intercepted the Gaza-bound flotilla, which also led Spain to summon Israel's chargé d'affaires, Dana Erlich, in response to the detentions.

Protest against Israel's seizure of the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla in Barcelona, Spain, May 1, 2026.

Norwegian MP is 'seriously worried' about country's Jews amid rising antisemitism - interview

Norwegian MP Joel Ystebø warns of rising antisemitism in Oslo, calling out biased media and government actions after anti-Israel protests escalate.

Israeli Independence Day celebration in Oslo, Norway. April 26, 2026.