Israel accused of silencing political protest

Doesn't sound like a democracy to me. And you won't get much reporting on this in the United States. There is no freedom to criticize Israel in the U.S.

in reference to:

"Israel is arresting a growing number of prominent opponents to its policies toward the Palestinians, say critics who are accusing the government of trying to crush legitimate dissent. In the most high-profile case yet, Jerusalem police detained the leader of a leading Israeli human rights group during a vigil against the eviction of Palestinian families whose homes were taken by Jewish settlers. Since the summer, dozens of Palestinian and Israeli activists have been picked up, including those organizing weekly protests against Israel's West Bank separation barrier as well as others advocating international boycotts of Israeli goods. Some of the Palestinians were released without charge only after weeks and months of questioning."
- Israel accused of silencing political protest - Yahoo! News (view on Google Sidewiki)