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Thousands Protest in Israeli Cities Demanding Immediate Arab-Jewish Government
Thousands of Israelis demonstrated across the country on Saturday evening, October 31, 2026, demanding the immediate formation of a government that includes Arab political parties. The protests, organized by various leftist and democratic groups, took place in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Haifa, Beersheba, and the Triangle region, including near Tayibe and Tira. Similar demonstrations had also occurred on Thursday.
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What happened
- 01Thousands of Israelis protested nationwide on Saturday evening, demanding a government that includes Arab political parties.
- 02Demonstrations took place in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Haifa, Beersheba, and at the Ras Amer junction near Tayibe and Tira.
- 03Organizers urged political leaders, including Lapid, Bennett, Abbas, and Liberman, to form a government supported by 67 Knesset seats.
- 04Hundreds of right-wing activists held counter-protests in Tel Aviv and other cities, demanding new elections and opposing Arab party participation.
- 05Several dozen right-wing counter-protesters entered the main protest area in Tel Aviv and marched alongside the participants.
- 06Police detained one right-wing activist in Tel Aviv on suspicion of disrupting public order during the demonstrations.
The largest rally took place at Habima Square in Tel Aviv, where participants chanted slogans for partnership and equality before marching toward Rabin Square. Organizers urged political leaders, including Lapid, Bennett, Abbas, Golan, Liberman, Aizenkot, and Jabarin, to establish a partnership government based on a 67-seat majority. They carried signs reading "Arab-Jewish Government Now" and "The people have your back, form a government now."
Concurrently, hundreds of right-wing activists, including supporters of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, held counter-protests opposing the inclusion of Arab parties and demanding new elections. In Tel Aviv, several dozen right-wing demonstrators entered the area designated for the main protest, marching alongside the other participants while chanting anti-Arab remarks. Police detained one right-wing activist in Tel Aviv on suspicion of disrupting public order.
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