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"We hope the world hears us and knows that the people of Israel are not the government of Israel," said one protester.

Israelis protested on Saturday night, calling for a ceasefire and the resignation of hardline Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. 

Tens of thousands took to the streets in Tel Aviv to demand that the government reach a deal with Hamas to secure the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza. 

They also called for new elections, accusing Netanyahu of prolonging the conflict to keep himself in power.

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[-] anas@lemmy.world 53 points 3 months ago

While it’s fair that they’re protesting for their hostages to be returned, this headline puts them in a completely different light. I don’t believe anyone is actually protesting for a ceasefire.

[-] Lucidlethargy@sh.itjust.works 19 points 3 months ago

This is correct. I can't find anything at all claiming this protest has anything to do with stopping the Palestinian genocide for the sake of humanity.

They just want their hostages back, according to what I've been able to find. Can anyone show significant support for the contrary?

[-] untorquer@lemmy.world 7 points 3 months ago

Article specifically quotes about the people being hostages of respective political leadership. Albeit a somewhat moderate take in context, still rather antiauthoritarian which tends to be anti war/genocide.

[-] nonailsleft@lemm.ee 2 points 3 months ago

Some of them want their government to go in harder

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