"Mass Protests in Tel Aviv Demand Change: From Hostage Deals to Political Leadership"
TL;DR
Tens of thousands of protesters gathered in Tel Aviv to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, prompting Israeli police to use water cannons to disperse the crowd. The protesters, calling for new elections, blocked a major highway, leading to arrests and clashes with law enforcement. Netanyahu's government has faced criticism for its handling of various issues, including the judicial system, the Gaza conflict, and military service exemptions for the Haredim community.
- Israeli police fire water cannons as tens of thousands protest Netanyahu in Tel Aviv UPI News
- 'He will come back' - Israeli hostage families cling to hope, and demand a deal BBC.com
- March 16: Protesters blocking Tel Aviv highway dispersed by mounted police, water cannons The Times of Israel
- Protests erupt around Israel against Bibi, calling for elections - Israel Politics The Jerusalem Post
- French and German Ambassadors Join Thousands of Israelis at Rally to Demand Hostage Deal - Israel News Haaretz
Want the full story? Read the original reporting
Read on UPI News