18 Mar 2021 | 11:28 AM UTC
Israel: Protest outside Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem ongoing as of March 18
Protest ongoing outside Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, Israel, as of March 18. Increased security likely.
Event
Residents of the Negev Region are protesting outside the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, March 18. Protesters are opposing the demolition of houses in the Negev and are demanding equal rights.
Heightened security and localized transport disruptions are likely near the demonstration site. Isolated clashes between police and protesters are possible, particularly if activists attempt to breach any security cordons. While bystanders are unlikely to be targeted, they could face an indirect threat of physical harm.
Advice
Avoid the protest as a routine security precaution and to mitigate associated disruptions. Heed instructions from security services and leave the area at the first sign of a confrontation. Check for disruptions and allow extra time for travel in the protest area the afternoon of March 18.