Live UpdateFrom the Liveblog of Sunday, May 12, 2024
Anti-government protesters shout at Netanyahu’s motorcade in Tel Aviv, calling for hostage release deal
Protesters block Begin Street in Tel Aviv, calling for the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, May 12, 2024. (Danor Aharon/ Pro-Democracy Movement)
Around 100 anti-government protesters block Tel Aviv’s Begin Street for several minutes, calling for a deal to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza since October 7.
Dressed in black to mark Memorial Day, which begins tonight, the protesters shout at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s motorcade as it passes, according to the Israeli Pro-Democracy Movement that organized the protest.
The protesters wave signs including, “No hostages — no independence,” “Redeem prisoners at any cost” and “Deal now.”
