Data

General Issues
Governance & Political Institutions
Specific Topics
Government Corruption
Government Transparency
Collections
Covid-19 Response
Location
Israel
Links
https://time.com/5824133/israel-netanyahu-covid-protest-lapid/
https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2020/04/protest-demonstration-pandemic-coronavirus-covid19/610381/
Videos
Social Distancing Protest in Tel Aviv
Start Date
Ongoing
Yes
Purpose/Goal
Make, influence, or challenge decisions of government and public bodies
Approach
Protest
Spectrum of Public Participation
Not applicable or not relevant
Open to All or Limited to Some?
Open to All
General Types of Methods
Protest
Specific Methods, Tools & Techniques
Protest
Face-to-Face, Online, or Both
Online
Decision Methods
Not Applicable
Communication of Insights & Outcomes
Traditional Media
Protests/Public Demonstrations
New Media
Type of Organizer/Manager
Activist Network
Social Movement

CASE

Anti-government social distancing protests in Israel

General Issues
Governance & Political Institutions
Specific Topics
Government Corruption
Government Transparency
Collections
Covid-19 Response
Location
Israel
Links
https://time.com/5824133/israel-netanyahu-covid-protest-lapid/
https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2020/04/protest-demonstration-pandemic-coronavirus-covid19/610381/
Videos
Social Distancing Protest in Tel Aviv
Start Date
Ongoing
Yes
Purpose/Goal
Make, influence, or challenge decisions of government and public bodies
Approach
Protest
Spectrum of Public Participation
Not applicable or not relevant
Open to All or Limited to Some?
Open to All
General Types of Methods
Protest
Specific Methods, Tools & Techniques
Protest
Face-to-Face, Online, or Both
Online
Decision Methods
Not Applicable
Communication of Insights & Outcomes
Traditional Media
Protests/Public Demonstrations
New Media
Type of Organizer/Manager
Activist Network
Social Movement

During the COVID-19 lockdowns, Israeli protesters still took to the streets to demonstrate against Benjamin Netanyahu who is accused of attempting to hang onto power at any cost, and using the pandemic to further cement authority and surveillance measures.

Problems and Purpose

Background History and Context

At the start of the lockdown, protesters initially took to the streets, and shortly afterwards organized balcony protests, before engaging in in-person social distancing protests.

Organizing, Supporting, and Funding Entities

Participant Recruitment and Selection

Methods and Tools Used

Protest

What Went On: Process, Interaction, and Participation

In order to abide by social distancing regulations, protesters were carefully spaced two meters apart and wearing face masks [1].

Influence, Outcomes, and Effects

Analysis and Lessons Learned

See Also

References

[1] https://time.com/5824133/israel-netanyahu-covid-protest-lapid/

External Links

Notes