Benjamin Netanyahu

Gaza war: Thousands of Israelis turn against Benjamin Netanyahu

Tens of thousands of Israelis have taken to the streets in protest against Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu.

This is as Israelโ€™s military assault on Gaza reached its half-year mark.

Organisers of the protest said about 100,000 people converged at a Tel Aviv crossroads now called Democracy Square.

The protesters were bearing placards with various inscriptions, chanting โ€œelections nowโ€, as they called for the prime ministerโ€™s resignation.

The war in Gaza is set to enter its seventh month today (Sunday).

Rallies were also held in different cities, with Israelโ€™s opposition leader, Yair Lapid participating in one in Kfar Saba.

โ€œThey havenโ€™t learned anything, they havenโ€™t changed,โ€ he said, adding, โ€œuntil we send them home, they wonโ€™t give this country a chance to move forward.โ€

Reports in Israel said that clashes broke out between the protesters and the police at the countryโ€™s capital, adding that the police confirmed the arrest of one protester.