[QODLink]
Inside Story
Has the Arab Spring arrived in Israel?
As Israelis protest against the rising cost of living, Inside Story looks at Israel's growing class divide.
Inside Story Last Modified: 01 Aug 2011 11:19

More than 100,000 people took to the streets of 11 cities in Israel on Saturday to protest against the spiralling cost of living in the country.

Protesters at the largest gatherings, in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Be'er Sheva and Haifa, chanted "the people demand social justice" and "we want justice, not charity".

The biggest protest was in Tel Aviv, where tens of thousands marched from HaBima Square to the Tel Aviv Museum.

On this episode of Inside Story, we ask: Has the Arab Spring reached Israel? What are its root causes? Is it likely to affect Binyamin Netanyahu's grip on power? What impact will it have on Arab-Israelis?

Inside Story discusses Israel's rising class divide with guests: Mark Regev, the spokesperson for Binyamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister; Roee Ruttenberg, a contributor to online news website 972 Mag; and Libby Lenkinski, the director of international relations at the Association of Civil Rights in Israel.

This episode of Inside Story aired on Sunday, July 31, 2011.
Source:
Al Jazeera
Topics in this article
People
Country
City
Organisation
Featured on Al Jazeera
Murder of Somali draws ire of foreign African nationals over rising xenophobic violence.
We look at the impact of increased sanctions against the Islamic Republic and ask who it really affects.
Tupamaros enforce rough justice in Venezuela's slums to support socialism, but critics say the group are violent thugs.
More than a decade ago the US launched a war against Afghanistan, but was it a justified battle?
Featured
Syria's War
Two years since the start of the uprising, rebels and Assad's forces remain locked in conflict.
Turkey Protests
Extensive coverage of political unrest that spread from Istanbul to other areas.
Summer of discontent
Weeks of demonstrations could benefit AKP's grip on power - or be a game-changer.
Africa mutilation
More than 100 million girls have suffered genital 'cutting' to save family honour.
Iran Elections
News and analysis of 2013 presidential contest as Ahmadinejad finishes second term.
join our mailing list