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Hundreds Protest Netanyahu Government While Police Seize Sound Equipment in Jerusalem
Israel Police in Jerusalem seized sound equipment from demonstrators last week under Sabbath noise rules. Protests continued on June 20 at multiple sites including planned gatherings at Habima Square in Tel Aviv.
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Hundreds of Israelis protested against the government headed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in several locations across the country on June 20, 2026. Israel Police in Jerusalem seized sound equipment from protesters last week, citing rules that prohibit noise during the Sabbath. The enforcement measure continued into the current week.
Protests are scheduled to be held at Habima Square in Tel Aviv. The demonstrations occurred on June 20, 2026, according to reporting by Bar Peleg, Nir Hasson, Adi Hashmonai and Eden Solomon. Haaretz updated its account of the events at 08:52 PM IDT the same day.
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