Israeli activists mark nine months since Hamas’s attacks
Antigovernment activists in Israel have launched a week of protests, demanding new elections and a deal to secure the release of captives in Gaza as the country marks nine months since Hamas’s October 7 attacks.
The “week of resistance” began with mass protests in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem on Saturday night and will continue with more demonstrations across the country today. Protesters plan to block major highways and gather outside the Kirya military headquarters in Tel Aviv today, according to The Times of Israel.
The newspaper reported that Israeli companies, including tech and finance firms, will allow their workers time off to participate in the demonstrations.
Demonstrators take part in a protest against Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s government and call for the release of captives held in Gaza, outside the Kirya military headquarters in Tel Aviv, Israel on Saturday
Israeli activists kick off ‘day of disruption’
Activists in Israel have released black and yellow balloons near the perimeter with Gaza as they launched a “day of disruption” to mark nine months since Hamas’s October 7 attacks, according to Israeli media.
As we reported earlier, the activists also plan to hold mass demonstrations across Israel today, including at the Kirya military headquarters in Tel Aviv. The events are part of what’s been dubbed a “week of resistance” where protesters will gather across the country to call for elections and a truce deal to secure the release of Israeli captives in Gaza.
Israeli activists stage protests outside homes of prominent ministers
The politicians targeted include Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, Foreign Minister Israel Katz, Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana, Economy Minister Nir Barkat, Transportation Minister Miri Regev, Agriculture Minister Avi Dichter and Negev, Galilee and National Security Minister Yitzhak Wasserlauf, according to Israeli media.
The protests, as we’ve been reporting, are part of a “day of disruption” to mark nine months since Hamas’s October 7 attacks and to call for elections as well as the return of captives held in Gaza.
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Israel’s Lapid warns against long war in Gaza
Yair Lapid, Israeli opposition leader, has called for an end to the Gaza war, urging the Israeli government to conclude a permanent ceasefire deal with Hamas and bring back the Israeli captives, according to Israeli Army Radio.
The broadcaster quoted Lapid as saying the Israeli army was based on reserves and it was “not suitable for long wars”.
