Protest

27
May 2025
11:24 UTC

Israel Tactical: Anti-government protests slated in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem on May 28-29; maintain heightened vigilance

Current Situation

  • Activists have called for anti-government demonstrations in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem on May 28-29.

Tel Aviv

May 28:

  • On May 28, demonstrations have been planned across Tel Aviv to mark 600 days since the October 2023 Hamas attack during which dozens of Israeli hostages were taken captive in Gaza.
  • A 600-minute nationwide protest march is scheduled to begin at 10:00 (local time) with participants setting out from various locations across Israel. They will then converge at HaKirya and continue to HaBima Square in Tel Aviv to hold a rally at 20:00.
  • The activist group “Shift 101” will hold a protest at the Old Town Hall on Bialik Street from 16:00 to 19:00 as part of the demonstrations mentioned above.
  • A local activist has called on bikers to gather at Dizengoff Square and complete 600 laps around the square starting at 09:00.

May 29

  • On May 29, an anti-government protest has been planned at Rabin Square from 19:30.

Jerusalem

  • The activist group “Women Make Peace” has organized an Interfaith march for Human Rights and Peace on May 28 from Zion Square to Jaffa Gate, scheduled from 15:00 to 17:00.

Source: Tel Aviv ; Jerusalem

Recommendations:

Those operating or residing in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv on May 28-29 are advised to maintain heightened vigilance and allot for disruptions due to the slated protests and associated risk of localized unrest.

COUNTRY RISK LEVEL Extreme
AFFECTED AREA Tel Aviv & Jerusalem
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL Medium
STRENGTH OF SOURCE Confirmed

Current Situation

  • Activists have called for anti-government demonstrations in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem on May 28-29.

Tel Aviv

May 28:

  • On May 28, demonstrations have been planned across Tel Aviv to mark 600 days since the October 2023 Hamas attack during which dozens of Israeli hostages were taken captive in Gaza.
  • A 600-minute nationwide protest march is scheduled to begin at 10:00 (local time) with participants setting out from various locations across Israel. They will then converge at HaKirya and continue to HaBima Square in Tel Aviv to hold a rally at 20:00.
  • The activist group “Shift 101” will hold a protest at the Old Town Hall on Bialik Street from 16:00 to 19:00 as part of the demonstrations mentioned above.
  • A local activist has called on bikers to gather at Dizengoff Square and complete 600 laps around the square starting at 09:00.

May 29

  • On May 29, an anti-government protest has been planned at Rabin Square from 19:30.

Jerusalem

  • The activist group “Women Make Peace” has organized an Interfaith march for Human Rights and Peace on May 28 from Zion Square to Jaffa Gate, scheduled from 15:00 to 17:00.

Source: Tel Aviv ; Jerusalem

Recommendations:

Those operating or residing in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv on May 28-29 are advised to maintain heightened vigilance and allot for disruptions due to the slated protests and associated risk of localized unrest.

COUNTRY RISK LEVEL Extreme
AFFECTED AREA Tel Aviv & Jerusalem
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL Medium
STRENGTH OF SOURCE Confirmed