Al Mayadeen English

  • Ar
  • Es
  • x
Al Mayadeen English

Slogan

  • News
    • Politics
    • Economy
    • Sports
    • Arts&Culture
    • Health
    • Miscellaneous
    • Technology
    • Environment
  • Articles
    • Opinion
    • Analysis
    • Blog
    • Features
  • Videos
    • NewsFeed
    • Video Features
    • Explainers
    • TV
    • Digital Series
  • Infographs
  • In Pictures
  • • LIVE
News
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • Sports
  • Arts&Culture
  • Health
  • Miscellaneous
  • Technology
  • Environment
Articles
  • Opinion
  • Analysis
  • Blog
  • Features
Videos
  • NewsFeed
  • Video Features
  • Explainers
  • TV
  • Digital Series
Infographs
In Pictures
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • MENA
  • Palestine
  • US & Canada
BREAKING
CELAC-EU Summit: We reaffirm our respect for territorial integrity, political independence, and non-interference in the internal affairs of states
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: An Israeli drone attacked a car in the town of Houmin al-Fawqa with three missiles
Lebanese Health Minister Rakan Nassereddine: 28 citizens were martyred last month as a result of Israeli attacks on Lebanon
Israeli government says it received remains of Israeli officer Hadar Goldin, who died in 2014 war on Gaza, through Red Cross.
Al Mayadeen's correspondent in South Lebanon: Israeli drone strike targets vehicle on road between Al-Suwwaneh, Khirbet Selem.
Al Mayadeen's correspondent in Erbil: Turnout may differ from time to time, process proceeding smoothly so far, no irregularities in security observed.
Al Mayadeen's correspondent in Baghdad: Results will begin to unfold after polls close; voting is organized with tight security in place.
Al Mayadeen's correspondent in Baghdad: Polls will close after 6 pm, any vote after this time will be annulled.
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: Voting takes place as cameras record process.
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: Since morning, and for past two hours, security personnel have flocked to e-voting centers in Baghdad.

Israeli protestors block roads across 'Tel Aviv' amid rising tensions

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Israeli Media
  • 9 Mar 2023 13:52
  • 1 Shares
4 Min Read

Israeli media reports that protestors are blocking several traffic hubs in "Tel Aviv" on the "Day of Resistance Against Dictatorship," while Police Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir threatens to arrest demonstrators during a press conference held at Ben Gurion Airport.

  • x
  • Israeli police scuffle with protesters as they try to block a main road to protest against plans by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's new government to overhaul the judicial system, in Tel Aviv, Israel, Thursday, March 9, 2023 (AP).
    Israeli police scuffle with protesters as they try to block a main road to protest against plans by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's new government to overhaul the judicial system, in "Tel Aviv, Israel", Thursday, March 9, 2023 (AP).

Under the banner of "Day of Resistance Against the Dictatorship," Israeli protestors, according to Israeli media, have blocked several roads across "Tel Aviv".

According to media reports, Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) reservists have blocked the entrance to the "Kohelet Forum" buildings, a think tank supporting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's judicial reforms, in occupied Al-Quds.

Israeli media highlighted that "traffic disruptions" are expected in the vicinity of Ben Gurion Airport and various parts of "Israel".

Under the supervision of Police Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, police are deployed throughout the occupied territories, according to Israeli media, while Ben-Gvir holds a session to assess the situation with the Police Inspector-General, General Yaakov Shabtai.

The protests were "planned to block highways leading to "Israel's" main international airport ahead of Netanyahu's departure to Rome for a state visit," while Ben-Gvir "pledged to prevent the disturbances."

After arriving in Ben Gurion, Police Minister Ben-Gvir said "Anarchy must not be allowed, this is my directive to the police."

Former Israeli Security Minister Benny Gantz sent a letter to the government's judicial advisor, requesting that Ben-Gvir be prevented from giving orders to police chiefs and that he be banned from entering the police command room.

The letter also noted that Ben-Gvir "describes the demonstrators as anarchists and uses the police for political purposes."

Given the roadblocks, Netanyahu arrived at Ben Gurion Airport by helicopter, accompanied by his wife.

Moreover, Israeli Media reported that Israelis residing in Italy plan to demonstrate against Netanyahu during his Rome visit.

Related News

Jared Kushner arrives in 'Israel' for talks with Netanyahu

Hamas slams Herzog Africa visit as plan to sabotage Gaza support

It is expected that Netanyahu will meet his Italian counterpart Georgia Meloni and other high-level officials before returning to "Israel" on Saturday night.

This visit is among Netanyahu's first official visits abroad since his return to office in December.

Read more: Mass protests in 'Israel' disrupt Netanyahu, Austin plans: Media

IAF pilots threaten to abstain from service over 'judicial reform

About 20 Israeli representatives of flight squadrons and air force command and control units told Israeli occupation military Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi on Tuesday that most reservist air crews will stop flying if the "judicial reform" of the Israeli occupation government passes, Israeli media reported.

During a meeting with the representatives, Halevi promised to reprimand the Israeli government over the insults that politicians tossed at reservist pilots after most of Squadron 69’s reservists said they wouldn’t show up for a training day on Wednesday.

However, after reaching compromises, the reservists agreed to come to the "Hatzerim" airbase and hold talks with the base commander Brigadier General Guy Davidson.

Davidson warned that "the Middle East is full of Israel’s enemies. The air force, its power, and the deterrence it creates is the power that keeps the Middle East in line," underlining that reservists must act responsibly and not cause damage to the Israeli occupation military.

According to a summary of Tuesday's meeting, the representatives briefed Halevi on the situation in their squadrons, where there is an escalated level of worry.

"The situation in most squadrons is that a significant portion will not continue to fly if the reform passes in its current format," the summary read.

It added that "some feel that we're in a war for our home" and for "Israel" and "are willing to do anything they can to save it."

Halevi asked the reservists to leave the Israeli occupation military outside the current turmoil, adding that "Israel" "can’t do without the army’s deterrent power."

Read more: Democracy cannot be saved when it never existed in 'Israel': NYT

  • Palestine
  • Itmar Ben Gvir
  • Tel Aviv
  • Israel
  • Israeli protests

Most Read

Jimmy Wales speaking in Montreal, April 11, 2016. (AP / PA Images)

Wikipedia founder comments on Gaza genocide article sparks backlash

  • Politics
  • 3 Nov 2025
Erasing evidence: Over 700 videos of Israeli crimes deleted by YouTube

Erasing evidence: Over 700 videos of Israeli crimes wiped off YouTube

  • Politics
  • 5 Nov 2025
An Al-Qassam fighter filmed during the deception operation while Israeli drones survey the site, Gaza, 2025 (Screengrab)

Al-Qassam publish footage of deception op. during 'captive' retrieval

  • Politics
  • 5 Nov 2025
Mamdani defeats billionaire-funded campaign, triggers DEM divide

Mamdani defeats billionaire-funded campaign, triggers DEM divide

  • US & Canada
  • 5 Nov 2025

Coverage

All
War on Gaza

Read Next

All
Government shutdown delays over $5B in US arms exports to NATO: Axios
Politics

US gov. shutdown delays over $5 bln in US arms exports to NATO: Axios

A Royal Air Force F-35 lands at the Farnborough International Air Show in Farnborough, England, on July 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)
Politics

UK sends RAF team to help Belgium tackle airport drone threat

RSF burnt bodies to hide war crimes committed in El Fasher, Sudan.
Politics

RSF burned bodies to hide war crimes in El Fasher, Sudan

Burnt trees from recent wildfires stand in a forest in Fort Chipewyan, Canada on September 3, 2023.
US & Canada

UK's Drax burning 250-year-old trees sourced from forests in Canada

Al Mayadeen English

Al Mayadeen is an Arab Independent Media Satellite Channel.

All Rights Reserved

  • x
  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Authors
Android
iOS