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Thousands protest the Netanyahu government, call for Oct. 7 probe

Summary by Haaretz
Counterprotesters blocked cars and splashed an unknown oily substance, leading to one instance of hospitalization. 'At first I was sure it was water, but it really burned,' an 85-year-old protester said. Speakers included freed hostages and defense officials

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85-year-old Haim Marantz was attacked during an anti-government protest in Be'er Sheva when an oily substance was thrown into his eyes from a passing vehicle. In an interview with 103FM, he talks about the severe violence he experienced, his evacuation to the hospital, and his determination to continue demonstrating and writing about civil disobedience and democracy despite everything.

Several residents of Beersheba arrived at the center of a protest, which took place in the city calling for the establishment of a state committee • They poured gasoline on the protesters and, according to eyewitnesses, attacked some of them • The police detained a 50-year-old suspect for questioning in connection with the incident • "Prof. Chaim Marantz is being taken to Soroka following an injury caused by oil spilled in his eyes"

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Haaretz broke the news in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel on Saturday, February 7, 2026.
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