This paper deals with the social tensions between the Jews immigrated from Muslim countries (Mizrachim) and those who came from Europe to Israel (Ashkenazim). On the basis of theories of protest and social movement research, it will be analyzed how the dissatisfaction about social injustice led to a rebellion in Wadi Salib in 1959 and to the protest movement of the Panterim haShkhorim in 1971–1972. Since both groups followed similar goals they will be furthermore examined towards the question: Why did the resentment in the light of the ethnic and socioeconomic problems cause only single protests in Wadi Salib, but could develop the potential for a movement a decade later?