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 Israelis have been organizing the massive protests for six weeks, aimed at addressing a range of economic issues such as soaring housing prices and the rising costs of gas and food. In Haifa, people also protested discrimination against Arabs. by Uriel Sinai/Getty Images for Huffington Post |
Over 450,000 Israelis hit the streets this weekend to protest the rising cost of living in the Mediterranean country. Demonstrations were held in cities across Israel, the biggest of the protests drawing 300,000 people in Tel Aviv. 50,000 protesters came out in Jerusalem. According to the Israeli daily Haaretz, the demonstrations were the biggest in the country's history. Israelis have been organizing the massive protests for six weeks, aimed at addressing a range of economic issues such as soaring housing prices and the rising costs of gas and food. In Haifa, people also protested discrimination against Arabs. Opinion polls suggest the demonstrations are supported by large segments of Israeli society. |
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Oh, I-S-R-A-E-L
by GLloyd Rowsey on Monday, Sep 5, 2011 at 4:59:39 PM
Why the 'snark?'
by Amanda Lang on Monday, Sep 5, 2011 at 5:22:24 PM
If you actually cared about Palestinians
by Laura Stein on Monday, Sep 5, 2011 at 6:37:47 PM