From the Liveblog of
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Protest convoy makes way south calling for end to Gaza war
Jessica Steinberg, The Times of Israel's culture and lifestyles editor, covers the Sabra scene from south to north and back to the center
Protesters have joined a Stop the War convoy to mark 635 days of war, with dozens of cars heading south from Israel’s center calling for a a deal to end the war in Gaza and the release of hostages.
Drivers string banners across their cars and vans, reading “Rescuing Israel,” “Hostage Deal Now,” and “The continuing war endangers the hostages.”
In Caesarea, cars are set up in the formation of the number 50 to signify the number of remaining hostages, before setting off toward the site of the Nova desert rave next to Kibbutz Re’im, with music blaring and yellow ribbons and Israeli flags affixed to the vehicles.
The Times of Israel Community.