Thousands of people took to the streets to call for an end to the war and demand the release of the hostages. New elections were also called for. Three people were arrested while demonstrating outside Netanyahu’s party headquarters.
Thousands of protesters took to the streets again. Tel Aviv on Saturday to protest Benjamin Netanyahu’s government, demanding new elections in Israel and the release of hostages in Gaza. According to the organizers, More than 150,000 people participated in the protest.
The protesters demanded a ceasefire in war between Israel and Hamas and an agreement for release of more than 100 hostages who are still being held in Gaza.
Throughout the country, growing indignation for the management of the guerra and the crisis of hostages by the Government. At the beginning of the week, Netanyahu dissolved war cabinet after his main opponent, Benny Gantz, left the ruling coalition frustrated with the management of the war.
The controversy against Netanyahu’s elections
Critics say Netanyahu’s wartime decision-making has been influenced by the ultranationalists in his government who oppose a ceasefire agreement with Hamas in exchange for the release of hostages.
Extremists have expressed support for the “voluntary migration” of Palestinians from Gaza, which is currently home to some 2.3 million people, and to the return to military occupation of the territory.Netanyahu He has denied the allegations and says he has the country’s interests in mind.
During the demonstration, there were small clashes between police and protesters and a minor fire started. According to videos circulating online, officers were seen shoving and carrying away protesters during the protest. The Times of Israel reports that three people were arrested as they protested outside the headquarters of Netanyahu’s Likud party.
