Thousands march in Tel Aviv calling for hostage deal, elections

Demonstrators march with Israeli flags during a protest marking nine months since the start of the war and calling for elections and the release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip in Tel Aviv, July 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)
Demonstrators march with Israeli flags during a protest marking nine months since the start of the war and calling for elections and the release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip in Tel Aviv, July 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

Thousands of protesters begin to march in Tel Aviv toward Kaplan Street as part of a nationwide day of demonstrations calling for a hostage deal and elections.

A number of roads in the coastal city are blocked by the crowds.

Some 150 companies have said they will allow employees to demonstrate today, which is a work day in Israel.

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