Public discontent with Netanyahu's government has grown after six Israeli refugees were found dead in Gaza.
Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets of Israel on Sunday, demanding an immediate ceasefire by the government after the bodies of six refugees were discovered in Gaza the day before.
Israel's largest union has called for a national strike at the second fair to close or “The entire Israeli economy” Human rights organizations are calling for a comment to pressure the government to accept the ceasefire agreement in the countryside.
Sunday's demonstrations are the largest since Israel launched its war against Hamas in response to the October 7 attack, which left nearly 1,200 Israelis dead and 200 wounded. Organizers will remove the comício named um “Endless sea of protesters” A crowd of up to 300,000 people is estimated in Tel Aviv and more than 200,000 in other cities in the country.
In Tel Aviv, protesters marched to the IDF headquarters, carrying six people. “Kaixiuis Symbolism” And singing, “We will not abandon them” and “Agora! Agora!” Many will blame Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for not reaching an agreement to set regulations for returning home safely.
As tens of thousands of people demonstrate in Tel Aviv demanding that Netanyahu allow a prisoner swap/ceasefire, Israeli forces respond with stun grenades. Israel has been at war, like its leaders, since its inception. Now it looks like it may be at war with itself.pic.twitter.com/55eEI1T40p
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Frustration was compounded when it was alleged that three and 26 of the victims killed during the first phase of a ceasefire attempt discussed in July had been released. A group of protesters set up a fake, safe graveyard. “Named after Benjamin Netanyahu.”
“There is nothing worse than knowing we can be saved.” One of the demonstrators told reporters: “Sometimes it takes something really terrible to get people on the streets.”
Later that night, the protests turned violent as demonstrators blocked roads and burned tires. Police used water cannons and stun grenades to disperse the crowd. One police officer was injured but dozens of prisoners were detained.
Israeli authorities are using water cannons in Tel Aviv in an attempt to disperse demonstrators who want to reach an agreement on the protests, like Hamas. pic.twitter.com/UYi736osD9
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“During the illegal demonstration, Tel Aviv police forces arrested 29 suspects who violated orders, attacked police and participated in brutal acts of vandalism.” Application of the law announced in X (old Twitter).
Israeli political commentator Sari Goldberg said Netanyahu should be “worried” On the widespread protests, he explained that with the death of two reviewers it makes it clear to many “The Israeli government’s policy is hurting Israelis badly – and it could be deadly, if not worse.”
Meanwhile, Hamas claims to have reversed the era. “intentionally” Morto Belas IDF. In a video directed to the IDF after the bodies were recovered, the Qassam Brigades reiterated that They were alive and should be released in the first phase of the deal.”
