Demonstrations called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to step down and urged a cease-fire that could bring back hostages still being held by Hamas militants. Sunday’s “Day of Disruption” started at 6:29 a.m., the moment militants launched the first rockets toward Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. (AP Video by Ami Bentov and Shlomo Mor)
By Melanie Lidman And Samy Magdy The Associated Press
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Marking nine months since the war in Gaza started, Israeli protesters blocked highways across the country Sunday, calling on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to step down and pushing for a cease-fire to bring back scores of hostages held by Hamas.
The demonstrations come as long-running efforts to broker a truce gained momentum last weekwhen Hamas dropped a key demand for an Israeli commitment to end the war. The militant group still wants mediators to guarantee a permanent cease-fire, while …
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