Public outcry against Finance Minister Smotrich continues with artists' petition
Smotrich defends himself, says he wants to vet decisions made by previous Bennett-Lapid government
Peaceful protest was aimed at drawing attention to dramatic increase in Arab deaths in 2023
Soldiers have been released, IDF says they will face disciplinary action
Israel’s military confrontation with Hamas in May 2021 led to riots by Israeli Arabs – as well as Jewish citizens – particularly in cities with a mixed Arab and Jewish population
Arab leaders and opposition criticize lack of government action, call for removal of Ben Gvir
Arab Knesset members demand meeting with Netanyahu, who says he will involve Israeli security
Ben Gvir criticized for incitement and not tackling crime after two killed and two injured in shooting incidents on Saturday