from Reuters
Thousands of Israelis gathered in Tel Aviv on Saturday to protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government, accusing the veteran leader of mishandling the nation's security and calling for a new election.
Anti-government protests that shook the nation
for much of 2023 ceased after the attacks by Hamas in southern Israel
on Oct. 7. Political rifts were set aside as Israelis rallied behind the
military and the families of those killed or taken hostage.
But with the devastating war in Gaza in its fourth month and opinion polls showing lagging
support for Netanyahu, calls for leadership changes are growing
stronger, though there is no indication that his position is under any
imminent threat.
This was reflected in Saturday night's turnout in a central Tel Aviv square where many of last year's protests took place.
While
the crowd was much smaller than those seen last year, it still
comprised several thousand people, with many banging on drums, yelling
their dismay and waving Israeli flags...
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