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Tel Aviv protesters demand Netanyahu's resignation and October 7 inquiry
More than 100,000 people gathered in Tel Aviv on Saturday to protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and demand an independent state commission of inquiry into the security failures of the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led attacks.
The demonstration, held at Hostages Square and surrounding streets, took place just days before Israel’s general election scheduled for October 27. Organized by the October Council—a group comprising relatives of victims, survivors, and those affected by the attacks—the rally sought to hold the government accountable for national security lapses.
Prominent opposition figures attended the protest, including Gadi Eisenkot, leader of the Yashar party, as well as Yair Lapid, Naftali Bennett, Avigdor Liberman, and Yair Golan. Protesters and families of the deceased emphasized that a formal investigation is essential to establish political responsibility and prevent future tragedies.
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Benjamin Netanyahu · Gadi Eisenkot · Israel · October Council · Tel Aviv
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] More than 100,000 people participated in an anti-government demonstration in Tel Aviv on Saturday. n.com.do
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Protesters called for the removal of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from office. wakeup.sg
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The demonstration occurred three days before Israel’s October 27 general election. wakeup.sg
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Opposition leaders including Gadi Eisenkot, Yair Lapid, and Naftali Bennett attended the rally. n.com.do
- [● 2 SOURCES] Protesters are demanding an independent state commission of inquiry into the October 7, 2023, security failures. wakeup.sg · n.com.do
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The protest was organized by the October Council, a group of victims' families and survivors. n.com.do