Thousands of Israelis gathered yesterday outside the country’s Parliament in Jerusalem, marking one of the largest demonstrations against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu since the onset of the war in Gaza.
Some protesters held placards demanding the prime minister’s “immediate removal,” while others advocated for elections, asserting that “those who destroy cannot be the ones to fix.”
The demonstration came one day after thousands of people took to the streets of Tel Aviv, brandishing flags and displaying images of Israeli hostages, accompanied by placards demanding “Deal for hostages now.”
Netanyahu faces mounting pressure, both domestically and internationally, over his management of the conflict, with numerous citizens urging for his resignation.
On Saturday, thousands of protesters flooded the streets of Tel Aviv, displaying images of the hostages and carrying signs demanding ” Deal for hostages now. “
Close allies such as the US have condemned the continuous Israeli bombardment, which has resulted in the deaths of tens of thousands of civilians. Meanwhile, many Israelis are urging the prime minister to prioritize the release of hostages held in Gaza as part of a ceasefire agreement.
The protests also addressed the conscription exemptions granted to ultra-Orthodox Jews, highlighting the disparities compared to the rest of Israeli citizens.
In Israel, military service is mandatory for all Israeli men and women. However, ultra-Orthodox Jews can be exempted from conscription if they devote their time to studying Judaism’s holy texts. This exemption has been in place since establishing the State of Israel in 1948 and has never been revoked.
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