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Oh shit, why does that sound so familiar?

Following the law's passage, Halevi declared, "Today, the Knesset is taking the most crucial step in the war against our enemies: striking at terrorism's strongest foundation – education." He added, "This law will ensure that Israeli students are educated in justice, science, and compassion, rather than terrorism, injustice and barbarism."

Foghel added, "A teacher in the education system is one of the most influential figures in the lives of children and youth in Israel's educational institutions. The bill I initiated aims to prevent teachers from using their influence to promote terrorist activities among their students and to ensure schools do not enable such behavior."

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Former Army Chief Moshe Ya'alon Calls for Civil Disobedience to Protest Netanyahu Government

"Israel Passes Law Empowering Education Ministry to Immediately Dismiss Teachers Suspected of Terrorism Sympathy
"As Surgeons, We Have Never Seen Cruelty Like Israel’s Genocide in Gaza""

Rallies held across Israel to protest dismissal of Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and to call for a deal for the release of the hostages


Protesters standing next to fire close to the Prime Minister's Residence in Jerusalem on Wednesday.Credit: Olivier Fitoussi

Nir Hasson
Nov 7, 2024 2:20 am IST

Former IDF chief and defense minister Moshe Ya'alon called for Israelis to expand their protests against the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "to the point of civil disobedience and nonviolent resistance."
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Ya'alon was speaking to a crowd of several thousands who gathered in Jerusalem on Wednesday evening to protest Netanyahu's dismissal of Defense Minister Yoav Gallant .. https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2024-11-06/ty-article/.premium/with-gallant-gone-netanyahu-reignites-draft-exemption-puts-brakes-on-daycare-bill/00000193-01ff-de2c-a3bf-bfffb5de0000 .. and to call for the return of Israeli hostages held in the Gaza

The demonstration kicked off with a rally at Agranat Square in the government compound, after which protesters began marching toward the private residence of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Gaza Road where Einav Zangauker had erected a protest tent. Zangauker's son, Matan, is being held captive by Hamas in Gaza.

Ya'alon slammed the decision on Tuesday to dismiss Gallant. "Who would have believed that a prime minister would replace an experienced defense minister .. https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2024-11-06/ty-article/.premium/gallant-is-fourth-defense-minister-to-be-fired-or-resign-over-disputes-with-netanyahu/00000192-ff85-d2ff-af9f-ffa746ad0000 .. with an inexperienced one in the middle of an endless war on seven fronts just to preserve his coalition?" Yaalon said.

A large contingent of police were deployed in the arena including mounted police and two water cannons.

Eran Schwartz, the CEO of the non-profit group Hofshi B'artzeiu, told the rally that "what we saw last night is shocking testimony to the distorted priorities of this government."

He asserted that the only reason Gallant was fired was because he objected to a bill granting subsidized daycare for yeshiva students who do not report for military service. Schwartz said Gallant also clashed with Netanyahu over the terms for bringing the hostages home and the establishment of a state commission of inquiry into the October 7 attacks.

Rabbi Jeremy Stavisky, former principal of Himmelfarb High School in Jerusalem and an opponent of the judicial overhaul, asked the protestors, "How can the Religious Zionism party do this to our heroic fighters and is it ready to lend a hand to an outrageous act that exempt an entire part of the population from military service?"


Protesters in Jerusalem on Wednesday.Credit: Olivier Fitoussi

Stavisky slammed the party, which is led by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, saying that it "neglected the loving, moral and human Torah of Rabbi [Abraham Isaac] Kook, who despite his religious fervor knew how to establish a balance, and replaced it with a divisive, angry, vengeful and racist Torah."

Zangauker set up a protest tent on Gaza Street on Wednesday afternoon, demanding the return of the hostages. "This is the only place to be," she said. "Our demands are clear: end the war and return my child to me. If not, we will persecute you until you are gone."

Zangauker called on Israelis to join her encampment and to support her and the other hostage families. "Come with tents and together we will make it clear to Netanyahu that we are not letting up until there is a deal. It's time to join us to save lives and bring everyone home," she said.

Also on Wednesday night, hundreds of people protested in Tel Aviv on Begin Road and near the home of President Isaac Herzog in the Tzahala neighborhood. Dozens of others demonstrated in Be'er Sheva and blocked a main road.

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