Against the backdrop of upcoming elections: demonstration tonight in Tel Aviv "to defend democracy"
Protest organizations are returning to Habima Square to demand the establishment of a state commission of inquiry, equality in the burden of service, and the protection of election integrity. Organizers warn against the use of public resources for political purposes.
Against the backdrop of the upcoming elections, protest organizations are expected to return tonight (Saturday) to Habima Square in Tel Aviv. The demonstration demands the establishment of an independent state commission of inquiry to investigate the failures of October 7 and the war, as well as equality in the burden of service and the protection of election integrity and democracy. The event is scheduled to begin at 20:00.
Ahead of the demonstration, the organizers claim that increased public vigilance is required.
"The elections are near, and the government of the judicial coup and draft evasion is in the twilight of its term," they stated.
According to them, one must stand against any attempt to establish facts, use public resources for political purposes, or harm the rules of the democratic game.
The organizers also highlighted several developments from the past week. Following an appeal by the Movement for Quality Government, Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and the Otzma Yehudit party removed three publications in which, as the movement claimed, prisons and Israel Prison Service resources were used for propaganda purposes.
At the same time, the movement demanded to halt the appointment of the Fire Commissioner during the election period. In addition, the movement appealed against the reported move to add 400 billion shekels to the defense budget—a procedure that, according to them, raises difficult questions.
Ahead of the demonstration, the movement and protest organizations call on the public to continue their activity:
"Do not leave the watch, go out to the street and fight for democracy and the rule of law, until the dawn rises."
Speakers expected at the demonstration include Eyal Eshel, father of Roni Eshel, who fell at the Nahal Oz command post; Rabbi Adv. Uri Regev, CEO of Hiddush; Adv. Liat Weiss, one of the leaders of Brothers and Sisters in Arms; and Adv. Yossi Sedbon, retired police commissioner and former head of the Investigations Division.
