Thousands of protesters rally in Tel Aviv against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government days before Israel’s general election. Reports say the demonstrations are held three days ahead of the vote and frame the election as closely tied to public assessment of Netanyahu’s leadership.
Several outlets describe the protest as calling for accountability over Israel’s failure to prevent the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas-led attack, which triggers the war in Gaza. France 24 and Al Jazeera also note demands for an independent October 7 inquiry, and coverage says opposition figures join the street protests.
Al-Monitor adds that the demonstration is organised by the October Council, created by families of victims and hostages taken during the Oct. 7 attack. NDTV and France 24 similarly identify the October Council as the organiser, focusing on the group’s role in mobilising the anti-government turnout.
