Israel: Anti-corruption protests in Tel Aviv December 2

Event

Multiple protests against government corruption and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu were held across the country on Saturday, December 2. The main demonstration occurred in Tel Aviv, with an estimated 20,000 people marching in the Petah Tikva area. Hundreds of other people also participated in rallies in Jerusalem and Haifa. According to media reports, opposition leader Isaac Herzog has called for supporters to continue protesting outside of the Knesset against a bill that is expected to be voted in on Monday, December 4. Expect localized traffic disruptions and increased security measures around all protests.

Context

Opposition supporters are denouncing a bill that is expected to be ratified by the Knesset next week that will prevent the police from publishing the results of two investigations into Netanyahu. Supporters of the bill claim that it will protect suspects’ rights while opponents believe it is intended to blatantly protect the prime minster.

Advice

Individuals in Israel are advised to monitor developments to the situation and to avoid all protests due to the risk of violent escalation.