Thousands demonstrate in Tel Aviv against Netanyahu before election

Thousands of people demonstrated against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government in Tel Aviv on Saturday, according to France 24, Haaretz, and Ahram Online. France 24 reported that the march took place three days before Israel's general election, which is widely seen as a referendum on the prime minister. NewsCord and The Times of Israel also reported on the rallies taking place three days ahead of the vote. [1][2][3][4][5]

Demonstrators demanded accountability for the failure to prevent the Hamas-led attack on October 7, 2023, France 24 reported. According to NewsCord, demonstrators called for a state inquiry into the October 7 events. France 24 added that the protest was organized by the October Council, a group founded by the families of victims and hostages taken by Palestinian militants. [1][4]

Netanyahu has served as prime minister of Israel since 2022, having previously held the office from 1996 to 1999 and from 2009 to 2021. He is the longest-serving prime minister in the country's history. The protests took place in Tel Aviv, which is the economic center of Israel located on the Mediterranean coastline. [6][8]