Massive protests took place in Tel Aviv and dozens of other cities in Israel against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to impose full control over the entire Gaza Strip. According to local media, at least 10,000 people took to the streets in Tel Aviv, and similar protests were held in Haifa, Jerusalem, Be'er Sheva, and other towns.
Participants held placards with slogans against escalating the conflict, calling for a peaceful resolution and the release of hostages. Organizers state that the Prime Minister's plan 'threatens further bloodshed and international isolation for Israel.'
Protesters waved Israeli flags and carried placards featuring images of hostages. Some expressed their anger towards the government, while others called on U.S. President Donald Trump to stop Netanyahu from implementing the plans for Gaza. There were also those who displayed images of children from Gaza killed by the military.
International Community's Reaction
Israel's plans for Gaza triggered a wave of outrage among international partners. The United Nations called these plans 'deeply troubling,' and the UN Security Council decided to hold an emergency meeting due to this situation.
The protests in Israel amplified demands for a peaceful resolution to the conflict and expressed outrage over Prime Minister Netanyahu's plans for Gaza. The international community is responding to this situation with deep concern, regarding Israel's plans as 'deeply troubling.' The reaction from the United Nations and the UN Security Council reflects the seriousness of the situation and calls for further actions to resolve the conflict.