Israel: Protest march planned for Jerusalem May 23

Event

Anti-government protesters plan to gather and march from Chords Bridge in Jerusalem at 18:00 on May 23. Organizers plan to arrive and demonstrate in front of the Knesset at 19:00. The exact march route has not been announced. The purpose of the march is to protest against the current government and planned judicial reform.

The amount of participants the event may draw remains unclear, but large crowds are likely to attend. Police will likely close some roads to facilitate the march, causing localized transport disruption. Increased security measures are likely. Clashes between police and protesters cannot be ruled out, particularly if demonstrators are overly disruptive or if they ignore police orders to disperse.

Advice

Avoid the protest due to the potential for clashes. Heed the advice of security personnel. Allow additional time to reach destinations near the affected area May 23.