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Protests against the firing of Yoav Gallant

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Protests against the firing of Yoav Gallant
Part of 2024 Israeli protests
DateNovember 5 – ongoing
Location
Caused byThe dismissal of defense minister Yoav Gallant

Protests against the firing of Yoav Gallant or Gallant Night 2 started on 5 November 2024 when Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired defense minister Yoav Gallant. Following his dismissal, the Israeli opposition called for people to protest across Israel.[1][2]

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5 November

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Protesters blocked the main road in Tel Aviv and also set fires around the area. Protesters also gathered in Jerusalem and clashed in front of Benjamin Netanyahu's residence.[3] The protesters chanted the 2023 Israeli judicial reform protests' motto "Democracy or Revolution".[4]

These protests are considered illegal in Israel as they pass the threshold limit of 2,000 people for protests and demonstrations.[5]

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References

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  1. ^ "'Gallant Night II': Tens of thousands protest in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem against DM's firing". The Jerusalem Post. November 5, 2024.
  2. ^ "Israel's Netanyahu dismisses his defense minister as wars rage. Protests erupt across country". Associated Press. November 5, 2024 – via Yahoo News.
  3. ^ Schejter, Iddo (5 November 2024). "Skirmishes between police and demonstrators outside Netanyahu's residence". The Times of Israel. Retrieved 6 November 2024.
  4. ^ Laznik, Jacob; Grunblatt, Darcie (2024-11-05). "'Take to the streets': Opposition calls for protests across Israel after Gallant's firing". The Jerusalem Post. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
  5. ^ Lehmann, Noah (5 November 2024). "Thousands blocking Tel Aviv highway to protest 'traitor' Netanyahu". The Times of Israel. Retrieved 6 November 2024.