He is said by the police to have a criminal record that includes arrests for burglary and assault.

Some of the threats against reporters have included false arrests and death threats.

The purge activity included arrests, show trials, imprisonment and executions.

But when asked if those measures would include arrests of militants, which Israel has called for, he said, "We cannot speak in this way, especially now."

It includes arrests for turnstile jumping, drug sales and assault.

The government response to these protests included preemptive arrests of civil society leaders.

The ride included fewer arrests and what appeared at first to be an accommodating tactic by the police, according to people who took part.

Kaye's record included arrests for drug-related felonies in 2006 and 2007.

The investigation is continuing, she said, and may include additional arrests.

After a lengthy political struggle that included arrests and illegal occupation by activists, islanders got what they wanted.