01:01 (22:01)โขDruze Protesters Besiege Netanyahu's Caesarea Residence
โจThe newspapers report on widespread Druze protests across Israel, especially in the north, demanding government action to protect their community members in Syria who are being targeted by the new Syrian regime's militia (Israel Hayom, Kan, n12, times, kikar, walla). Hundreds of demonstrators blocked major intersections and gathered outside Prime Minister Netanyahu's residence in Caesarea, carrying Druze flags and chanting "Where is Bibi?" (Israel Hayom, n12, walla). Israel has evacuated wounded Syrian Druze for medical treatment, but protesters claim the government response is insufficient (times, kikar). Separately, tens of thousands of kindergarten teachers are planning a nationwide strike, citing proposed salary cuts (Mako).