Tens of thousands of Israelis protest gov’t, call on Trump for Gaza deal
Huge crowds have gathered and marched in Israel for another weekly demonstration against Benjamin Netanyahu’s government and to demand the return of all 50 captives held in Gaza.
At Tel Aviv’s Hostages Square, former captives held in the enclave and the families of those who are still in Hamas captivity spoke to an estimated 60,000 supporters, and again directly addressed US President Donald Trump.
“President Trump, thank you for bringing me home, but please, help us get a deal that brings everyone home now,” said former captive Eliya Cohen.
Protesters at the Israeli military headquarters in Tel Aviv urged soldiers to refuse to serve in the plan to seize Gaza City, based on the concern that it will kill more of the remaining captives in northern Gaza and other areas of the famine-stricken enclave.
Policemen on horses were seen clashing with protesters in Tel Aviv after crowds stopped traffic at a major highway, with at least three people reported arrested, according to Israeli media.
The organisation representing the captives’ families posted the footage below on social media:
“Expanding the fighting endangers the hostages and the soldiers - the people of Israel are not willing to risk them!”
Large crowds are now marching alongside the hostage families around the Kirya military base, calling for a comprehensive deal to bring ALL 50 hostages back home… pic.twitter.com/zhamK6WWUO
— Bring Them Home Now (@bringhomenow) August 9, 2025
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