Israel arrests nine protesters in Tel Aviv demonstration against West Bank settler violence

A protest group reported that at least 200 people gathered in Jerusalem on Saturday, marking the first public demonstration in the Israeli capital since a sharp increase in violence in the West Bank the previous day. The rally, organized by the coalition “Jerusalem for Peace,” was held near the city’s central square and featured speakers condemning the recent clashes between Israeli security forces and Palestinian residents in the occupied territories.

The demonstration came after Israeli forces launched a series of raids in the West Bank, resulting in dozens of arrests and several injuries among Palestinians, officials said. Protesters carried signs calling for an end to the “escalation” and urged the Israeli government to pursue diplomatic solutions. Police noted the gathering remained peaceful, dispersing participants without incident. The event underscores the heightened tension in the region following the latest round of confrontations.