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Israel is rocked by second night of protests as huge crowds descend on the streets of Jerusalem demanding Netanyahu's removal
srael has been rocked by a second night of protests after huge crowds descended on the streets of Jerusalem to demand Prime Minister Netanyahu's removal and an end to IDF conscription.
Police violently clashed with demonstrators again today as tens of thousands gathered across the country to share their rage at the Israeli prime minister and his handling of the war in Gaza that has so far left nearly 33,000 people, most of whom are civilians, dead.
Protesters also showed their anger at proposals to change existing government policy which grants ultra-Orthodox Jews exemptions from military conscription.
The decades-old rule is set to end today in a controversial move which has caused unrest among sections of Israeli society.
Demonstrators blocked a road near the parliament in Jerusalem continuing a four-day sit-in calling for the dissolution of the government and the return of Israeli hostages who have been held in Gaza since the attacks by Hamas on October 7.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13260607/Israel-protests-crowds-Jerusalem-Netanyahu-removal-IDF-conscription.html
Police admits: 'Scream' system mistakenly employed against Tel Aviv protesters
The protests against the government have become particularly volatile lately. In the latest demonstration held in Tel Aviv, the protesters escalated their moves by blocking main roadways and lighting fires, Walla reported on Tuesday.
The police responded to the protests with means to disperse them, including water cannons, horses, and, unusually, even a "Tzeaka" ('scream' in Hebrew) system that emitted disturbing sound waves toward the protesters. In response to a Walla query due to the unusual use of the system - which can lead to paid and even be a health hazard - The police admitted that the use of the system was used by accident.
The police argued that "as a rule, the Israeli police operate ‘Tzeaka’ in accordance with the procedure and upon the announcement of an illegal demonstration and only when dealing with the population." However, the police further stated that "in response to [Walla’s] complaint, during the unauthorized demonstration, the protesters clashed with the police and violated public order in a gross manner.”
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-794875
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