There are no numbers available on how many people from Israel have gone to Ukraine to fight. Wanting to be prepared for their arrival there, and uncertain what equipment and gear the Ukrainian army would be able to provide, they set out together to go shopping. Women dressed as characters from Margaret Atwood's "The Handmaid's Tale" are protesting across Israel as part of a feminist struggle to spotlight the harm the Netanyahu government's judicial revolution will cause to womens rights. Most of those showing up are, like Mr. Dumansky, veterans of the Israel Defense Forces. Israel's President Isaac Herzog spoke Wednesday evening following the day of nationwide pro-democracy protests, saying that he will not allow the country "to reach the point of no return. "It's frightening, I'm really afraid, I'm crying every morning. "Whoever raises his hand and throws stones at police officers is not demonstrating for freedom of speech, but is a criminal anarchist who should be behind bars," the far-right lawmaker added. ", "The crisis we are in is extremely dangerous," the President said in front of a graduating class of naval officers, adding that Israeli society is in the midst of "a deep internal crisis, which threatens our inner strength and [our] solidarity. (screen capture: YouTube), Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks from Kyiv, Ukraine, to Knesset lawmakers on March 20, 2022. He immigrated to Israel earlier this year, hoping to join the Israeli army, but was rejected because of his age. Updated: Mar 1, 2023 / 02:39 PM CST. Members of Knesset will be able to override the court's decision with the help of the so-called "override clause.". ", In a tweet, the Yesh Atid chairman described the incident in Hawara as "a pogrom by terrorists. The second bill the Knesset will hold a preliminary reading for is a bill that would restrict the attorney general's ability to declare the prime minister unfit for office. Ganeles was shot and killed while visiting Israel for a wedding. subscription. Posted 4 Mar 22. It took standing together at Sinai for the people to become holy an early reminder that representation matters (Yitro), So it begins: A diary of the very near future, This is how the governments sweeping change to Israels constitutional and political regime plays out, My grandmother is still under the rubble, The tragedy across the ocean hit me hard, though I have no personal reason to be upset. JERUSALEM (AP) Israeli police on Wednesday fired stun grenades and water cannons at demonstrators who blocked a Tel Aviv highway, while protesters scuffled . Earlier, Israel declined a U.S. request to cosponsor an anti-Russian resolution at the U.N. Security Council, before days later joining in the General Assemblys overwhelming but more symbolic condemnation. The American says he sees the Russian invasion of Ukraine as nothing less than evil. Six American special ops veterans are on the Polish border, ready to enter Ukraine and join the resistance against Putin's army after a call for help from President Zelensky.. Israel Police used a water cannon to disperse hundreds of protesters taking part in a pro-democracy demonstration held Wednesday in Karkur Junction in northern Israel. If you were to come up with a punchline to a joke about the Monitor, that would probably be it. The first that was approved is a bill legalizing the death penalty for those charged with terrorism. Freedom of expression and freedom of demonstration - yes. A rally in support of Ukraine in Jerusalem, October 23. I spoke to the prime minister of Israel, Mr. Zelenskyy said Thursday. ", National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir issued a statement following the clashes between the police and demonstrators, saying that he "backs the police officers in their use of measures to disperse the anarchists who rioted and tried to block the Ayalon highways. The road is blocked near the Sha'ar Hagai exit on the Tel Aviv-Jerusalem highway. ", Labor leader Merav Michaeli said in a statement that "the Labor faction is to immediately leave the discussions in the Knesset and join the protest in Tel Aviv." Opposition leader Yair Lapid called on Israel's Police Chief to "ignore the political and dangerous attempts being made by Itamar Ben-Gvir, who's trying to fan the flames. 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If so, please join The Times of Israel Community. So far this year, 62 Palestinians, about half of them affiliated with armed groups, have been killed by Israeli troops and civilians. "The Supreme Court gets its authority from legislation, from elected officials. The second is a bill permitting the Knesset to override Supreme Court decisions by a simple majority of 61 votes in the 120-seat parliament, effectively revoking the court's power to strike down unconstitutional laws. Four protesters were arrested at the Hakfar Hayarok intersection in central Israel, for allegedly disobeying orders given by police officers. subscription yet. "We must make a change so we don't become like Hungary and Poland. 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A month into President Vladimir Putin's full-scale assault on Ukraine, fighting groups made up of veterans from abroad are seeing combat. Already a member? One is a 72-year-old Druze man, a retired IDF captain who drove hours from his village in northern Israel to sign up, declaring, I want to fight. Most of those showing up to volunteer here are veterans of the Israeli army. Thats why we started the Times of Israel ten years ago - to provide discerning readers like you with must-read coverage of Israel and the Jewish world. (Photo by AFP). I say all credit to the people who did that. Roughly one hundred schoolchildren and their parents are protesting in Milano Square in Tel Aviv, blocking several main roads in the northern part of the city. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused pro-democracy protesters, and "their leader" MK Yair Lapid, of "continuing to cross red lines," as protests outside the Tel Aviv hair salon where his wife Sara is located continue. By registering you agree to the terms and conditions. Israeli ex-soldiers are now fighting the Russian army alongside Ukrainian troops, wishing to defend the country they emigrated from. Credit: Danny Shem-Tov, Knesset Spokesperson's Office, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich who called Wednesday to 'wipe out' the Palestinian village of Huwara. Israeli ex-soldiers have reportedly decided to fight the Russian army alongside Ukrainian troops, wishing to defend the country they emigrated from. Nearly 20,000 foreign volunteers have signed up to fight alongside Ukraine against invading Russian troops, Ukrainian officials said Sunday. A Palestinian man walks between scorched cars in a scrapyard, in the town of Hawara, near the West Bank city of Nablus, Monday, Feb. 27, 2023. Haaretz.com, the online English edition of Haaretz Newspaper in Israel, gives you breaking news, analyses and opinions about Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World. Were the bran muffin of journalism. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir responded to the events on Twitter, calling the demonstrators "a bunch of privileged anarchists who can't come to terms with a stinging loss in the elections and the loss of power.". Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir says his policy is to clear the roads "blocked by anarchists. Read the full article to understand everything you need to know as the battle for the fate of the countrys democracy intensifies. https://odessa-journal.com/israeli-special-forces-veterans-arrived-in-ukraine/ Haaretz Daily Newspaper Ltd. All Rights Reserved. It was true then and it's true today. Merav Michaeli, chairwoman of Israel's Labor party, responded to Gantz's statement, urging him not to "legitimize Netanyahu's coup" by agreeing to hold talks. But here we have proper shelters, even a safe roomin your home. Retired UK special forces soldiers have reportedly volunteered for missions inside Ukraine. (Im not endorsing gambling, but Im nearly always right). The precise location of the facility was not disclosed due to fears it could be located by Russian intelligence. An independent and self-funding association "There are so many modern technical systems Israel can provide to . JERUSALEM (AP) Israeli authorities said Tuesday that a motorist shot to death by a suspected Palestinian gunman in the occupied West Bank held both American and Israeli citizenship. "A lot of veterans, we have a calling to serve, and we trained our whole career for this kind of . Ichilov Hospital in Tel Aviv reported that 11 people arrived to receive emergency medical aid due to injuries sustained in the pro-democracy protests in the city. For instance, Israel and the U.S. have been working more closely with Greece in the Eastern Mediterranean. Its members are part of the Ukrainian. Thats why we know and choose to look the other way, the official added, refusing to say who in the Israeli defense establishment was aware of the secret facility. I couldnt forgive myself if I didnt come here and give any help that I can provide.. Last year was the deadliest for the Palestinians in the West Bank and East Jerusalem since 2004, according to the Israeli rights group BTselem. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday accused the protesters against his government's judicial overhaul of dragging the country into anarchy. 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