Tens of thousands of Israelis protested on Saturday, demanding an end to the Gaza war to protect the lives of Israeli captives while opposing the dismissal of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar.
Demonstrations took place in cities across the country, including Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Haifa and Beersheba, with protesters blocking roads.
Netanyahu’s decision to dismiss Bar, despite a Supreme Court freeze, sparked political tensions. Meanwhile, Israel’s resumption of the war in Gaza has led to over 700 Palestinians being killed since Tuesday and nearly 50,000 since October 2023.