Thousands gather in Tel Aviv for protest calling for immediate hostage deal, new elections

Thousands are gathering at Tel Aviv’s Habima Square to protest against the current government this evening, calling for the release of all hostages and immediate elections.

The demonstration is taking place amidst other rallies nationwide criticizing the government for its handling of the war and its immediate response to the October 7 attacks.

Following the speeches at Habima, a large section of demonstrators plan to march to Hostages Square to join the weekly rally of the Hostages and Missing Families Forum.

On the edges of the protest, a group of silent demonstrators holds large signs that read: “The time is killing them,” referring to the 132 hostages taken on October 7 and still in Hamas captivity.