Police Remove Man From Feminist Protest at Western Wall
Translated & summarized from Mignews by baba
Police removed a man disguised as a woman from a protest by the feminist group "Women of the Wall" at Jerusalem's Western Wall on October 12, 2026. The man joined the demonstration during a prayer service, disrupting the women's section. The "Women of the Wall" frequently hold protests at the site, which often lead to public and religious disputes.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Police removed a man disguised as a woman from a feminist protest at the Western Wall on October 12, 2026.
- The protest by the "Women of the Wall" occurred during a large prayer service, causing disruption.
- The man reportedly caused a disturbance in the women's prayer section before being removed by police.
- The "Women of the Wall" organization is a frequent source of religious and public controversy in Israel.
- The group's prayer practices challenge traditional gender roles at the holy site.
On Monday morning, October 12, 2026, the non-Orthodox feminist group "Women of the Wall" held a protest at the Western Wall plaza in Jerusalem. According to C14 News, a man disguised as a woman joined the protest against patriarchal policies. The group arrived during the Rosh Chodesh prayer service for the month of Cheshvan, when thousands of worshippers were present. The presence of the activists and the disguised man disrupted the area and caused discomfort for women attending the traditional prayers. After the man caused a disturbance in the women's section, police intervened and removed him from the plaza. The "Women of the Wall" organization has long been a source of public and religious controversy in Israel. Its members regularly visit the holy site at the beginning of each Jewish month. Their prayer format, where women assume traditional male religious roles, conflicts with established rules and customs at the plaza, frequently leading to confrontations.
