Protest

14
Feb 2025
9:42 UTC

Israel Tactical: Anti-government protests slated in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem on February 15; maintain heightened vigilance

Current Situation:

Anti-government activists have called for protests at several locations across Tel Aviv and Jerusalem during evening hours (local time) on February 15.

Tel Aviv:
  • The “Bring Them Home” protest group has scheduled a demonstration at Hostages Square on Shaul HaMelech Street at 20:00, demanding the return of all hostages.
  • Anti-government protesters will march from HaBima Square at 18:45, concluding at Begin Gate.
  • Additional protests calling for the return of hostages and organized under the “Democracy March” tagline are planned at Shaul HaMelech Street and Huberman Street at unspecified times.
  • The ultra-Orthodox community has announced a protest against the conscription law at Bnei Brak’s Givat Shmuel interchange, also known as the Coca-Cola Interchange.
  • A separate demonstration demanding the release of hostages and accountability from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled at Herzliya’s City Hall at 19:30.
Jerusalem:
  • Anti-government groups have planned a protest march demanding the release of all hostages, beginning at Zion Square at 19:30 and heading to Paris Square.
  • Additionally, a 24-hour vigil is set to take place outside the Prime Minister’s residence (Beit Aghion) on Balfour Street.

Recommendations:

Those operating or residing in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem during evening hours on February 15 are advised to maintain heightened vigilance and allot for disruptions due to the slated protests and associated risk of localized violence.

COUNTRY RISK LEVEL Medium
AFFECTED AREA Tel Aviv, Jerusalem; Israel
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL Medium
STRENGTH OF SOURCE Confirmed

Current Situation:

Anti-government activists have called for protests at several locations across Tel Aviv and Jerusalem during evening hours (local time) on February 15.

Tel Aviv:
  • The “Bring Them Home” protest group has scheduled a demonstration at Hostages Square on Shaul HaMelech Street at 20:00, demanding the return of all hostages.
  • Anti-government protesters will march from HaBima Square at 18:45, concluding at Begin Gate.
  • Additional protests calling for the return of hostages and organized under the “Democracy March” tagline are planned at Shaul HaMelech Street and Huberman Street at unspecified times.
  • The ultra-Orthodox community has announced a protest against the conscription law at Bnei Brak’s Givat Shmuel interchange, also known as the Coca-Cola Interchange.
  • A separate demonstration demanding the release of hostages and accountability from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled at Herzliya’s City Hall at 19:30.
Jerusalem:
  • Anti-government groups have planned a protest march demanding the release of all hostages, beginning at Zion Square at 19:30 and heading to Paris Square.
  • Additionally, a 24-hour vigil is set to take place outside the Prime Minister’s residence (Beit Aghion) on Balfour Street.

Recommendations:

Those operating or residing in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem during evening hours on February 15 are advised to maintain heightened vigilance and allot for disruptions due to the slated protests and associated risk of localized violence.

COUNTRY RISK LEVEL Medium
AFFECTED AREA Tel Aviv, Jerusalem; Israel
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL Medium
STRENGTH OF SOURCE Confirmed