Religious Coercion


US condemns 'deplorable' coercion of Iran’s Jewish voters in recent election

“Iran’s Jews are hostages who could be attacked and arrested at any moment and under any pretext," reminded Haroonian, "Just as the regime does to others whom it wants to intimidate into submission.”

 Electoral staff count ballots at a polling station after voting ended in Iran's run-off presidential election between Masoud Pezeshkian and Saeed Jalili, in Tehran, Iran July 6, 2024.

Hundreds protest at Tel Aviv light rail for it to operate on Shabbat

The Tel Aviv light rail had only been running for a single day when it was supposed to pause operations for Shabbat. Several were arrested during the protest outside the station.

 Protestors handcuff themselves to the Tel Aviv light rail, August 18, 2023.