A Haredi protest in Jerusalem featured protesters singing 'Hatikvah' and chanting 'no rights without duties', according to a report by Eli Hirschman with a photo by David Keshet. The rally contrasts with earlier protests that drew criticism for undermining national symbols.
A Haredi protest in Jerusalem on Friday featured a shift in rhetoric. Protesters were reported singing Israel's national anthem 'Hatikvah' and chanting 'no rights without duties', alongside anti-government slogans. The report, attributed to journalist Eli Hirschman with a photo by David Keshet, provides a contrast to earlier Haredi demonstrations that were criticized for disrespecting national symbols.
The protest also included the anti-government religious chant 'U'tzu eitza v'tufar' (from Isaiah 8:10: 'Take counsel together, and it will be brought to naught; speak a word, and it will not stand'), a common protest verse. The demonstration occurred as tensions rise over proposed ultra-Orthodox draft legislation and budget allocations.
As The Zioneer previously reported, earlier protests featured claims of a driver pulling a gun on protesters and widespread criticism of displays that some viewed as undermining national unity. Friday's event appears to be an attempt by some factions within the Haredi community to emphasize national integration while maintaining opposition to current policy.
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