'Netanyahu Saving Own Skin': Furious Israelis Lambast PM Over Gaza War, Hamas-held Hostages
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/ May 23, 2025, 11:01AM IST
Protesters gathered in Tel Aviv demanding an end to the Gaza war, the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas, and immediate elections. Many accused Prime Minister Netanyahu of prolonging the war to avoid political consequences and criminal charges. Protesters invoked Holocaust history, calling for moral responsibility, peace, and an end to the suffering of children and innocents on both sides.#telaviv #israel #protest #gazastrip #palestine #netanyahu
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