Demonstrators are congregating at Democracy Square in Tel Aviv to protest against the government while calling for early elections and a deal to release the hostages held by Hamas.
Many protesters carry Israeli flags and signs against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Police have barricaded parts of streets surrounding Democracy Square, as well as nearby exits to the Ayalon Highway to prevent demonstrators from blocking traffic there, as they have done in previous weeks.
The protest was organized by Change Generation, a movement calling for the release of hostages and new Israeli leadership.
“This week we will celebrate the holiday of Passover which reminds us about the danger of a leader whose heart has hardened,” says Josh Drill, a leader of the movement. “To Netanyahu we say: Let our people go! We demand a new responsible leadership.”
Nearby, a demonstration led by families of hostages is being held. The two protests are expected to converge and march through the streets.
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