Protests, calls for general strike in Israel after the deaths of six hostages

Tens of thousands of grieving and angry Israelis surged into the streets Sunday night in nationwide demonstrations against Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, urging his government to reach a deal for the immediate return of hostages still being held in Gaza after the bodies of six hostages taken by Hamas on October 7 were recovered from the enclave overnight. Read our blog to see how the day's events unfolded.

Sep 2, 2024 - 04:00
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Protests, calls for general strike in Israel after the deaths of six hostages
Tens of thousands of grieving and angry Israelis surged into the streets Sunday night in nationwide demonstrations against Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, urging his government to reach a deal for the immediate return of hostages still being held in Gaza after the bodies of six hostages taken by Hamas on October 7 were recovered from the enclave overnight. Read our blog to see how the day's events unfolded.