Ex-spy chief urges ‘revolt’ against Israeli regime; says Tel Aviv must be ‘stopped’

Ex-spy chief urges ‘revolt’ against Israeli regime; says Tel Aviv must be ‘stopped’

Former spy chief openly calls for a “non-violent revolt” aimed at “stopping” the Israeli regime amid its surveillance campaign against dissent.

Tel Aviv: Ami Ayalon, the former head of Israel's Shin Bet internal security service, called for civil disobedience on Saturday during a protest in Habima Square in Tel Aviv, rejecting the policies of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The Israeli Broadcasting Corporation reported that Ayalon confirmed during his participation in the protest that "the testimony of the current head of the Shin Bet, Ronen Bar, before the court indicates that the B…

Hundreds of protesters gathered tonight in Habima Square, including Ayalon and former Chief of Staff Dan Halutz. "The affidavit submitted by Ronen Bar is a defining moment," Ayalon declared. "When the Prime Minister demands that the Shin Bet head act in violation of the High Court ruling and monitor protesters - the black flag has already been raised."