"Israel's Unrest: Protests Surge, Netanyahu Under Pressure"

Thousands of Israelis protested in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, demanding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's resignation over his government's failure to secure the release of hostages taken captive during a terror attack. The protests reflect growing societal divisions and discontent with the government's handling of the war against Hamas. Netanyahu faces pressure from both the left and right, as well as international outrage over the high casualties and devastation in Gaza. The US is working to persuade Israel to call off a ground incursion into Rafah, where over 1.3 million people are seeking refuge from the fighting.