Israelis protest calling for Netanyahu's resignation

Published January 12th, 2026 - 06:40 GMT
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
A mask of mocking Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is placed on the street as Israeli anti-government protesters demonstrate against him and demand the establishment of a state commission of inquiry into the events of October 7, in the Israeli coastal city of Tel Aviv on November 8, 2025. (Photo by Jack GUEZ / AFP)

ALBAWABA - Protesters erupted at Tel Aviv's Habima Square, calling on the government of Benjamin Netanyahu to step down, Haaretz reported on Jan. 10.

The Israeli news agency said that two people were injured after right-wing influencer Roi Star pepper-sprayed them as they attempted to escort him out of the protest.

Hareetz said that Star joined the crowd and played a megaphone siren, hoping that people would get scared and leave. Moreover, police subsequently arrested the influencer. 

Police said they arrested another elderly protester who allegedly attacked the right-wing activist.