Israeli hostage deal protests

The earliest rounds of protests against Netanyahu and his government started between 2020 and 2021, after he tried to delay his trial. These early protests, were colloquially called "the Black Flag Protests", and later "the Balfour Protests" (named after the official residence of the Prime Minister, which is on the corner of Balfour Street). The next round of protests came between January and October 2023 in response to the government's push for a wide-ranging judicial reform, aimed to change the makeup of the Judicial Selection Committee.{{Cite web |date=2023-07-29 |title='Defeat the dictatorship': Judicial reform protests resume across Israel |url=https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-752972 |access-date=2024-04-30 |website=The Jerusalem Post |language=en}} The current round of protests aims to pressure Netanyahu to agree to a hostage deal and resign; the protesters consider Netanyahu a major factor in Israel's political crises over the last few years, culminating in the Hamas-led attack on Israel on 7 October 2023 and the ensuing Gaza war.{{Cite web |last=Marquardt |first=Alex |date=2024-01-26 |title=Netanyahu must be removed, say top former Israeli national security officials |url=https://www.cnn.com/2024/01/26/middleeast/netanyahu-letter-israel-national-security-intl/index.html |access-date=2024-04-30 |website=CNN |language=en}}{{cite news |last1=Livni |first1=Ephrat |author-link=Ephrat Livni |last2=Boxerman |first2=Aaron |date=17 June 2024 |title=Israeli Protesters Mass in Jerusalem to Call for Elections |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/17/world/middleeast/israel-protests-government.html |work=New York Times}}{{cite web |last=Silkoff |first=Shira |date=19 June 2024 |title=Preaching unity, Netanyahu slams 'loud, sometimes violent' anti-government protesters |url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/preaching-unity-netanyahu-slams-loud-sometimes-violent-anti-government-protesters/ |publisher=Times of Israel}}{{cite news |last=Hassan |first=Jennifer |last2=Pannett |first2=Rachel |last3=Westfall |first3=Sammy |date=24 June 2024 |title=Netanyahu dismisses cease-fire proposal, angering hostage families |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/06/24/israel-hamas-war-news-gaza-palestine/ |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20241205180221/https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/06/24/israel-hamas-war-news-gaza-palestine/ |archive-date=5 December 2024 |newspaper=The Washington Post}}

According to ACLED, as of 19 December 2024, a total of 1,667 protests have taken place in Israel since October 2023.{{Cite web |title=Israel - Conflict Events - Humanitarian Data Exchange |url=https://data.humdata.org/dataset/israel-acled-conflict-data |access-date=2025-01-02 |website=data.humdata.org |language=en-AU}} The majority of these demonstrations have called for the release of hostages and the resignation of the government.{{Cite web |last=Duggal |first=Hanna |title=Mapping Israeli protests since October 7 |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/9/6/mapping-israeli-protests-since-october-7 |access-date=2025-01-02 |website=Al Jazeera |language=en}} At least ten of these protests had more than 100,000 participants.{{Cite news |date=2024-09-18 |title=Movement for release of Israeli hostages joins anti-Netanyahu protests |url=https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/09/18/movement-for-release-of-israeli-hostages-joins-anti-netanyahu-protests_6726431_4.html |access-date=2025-01-02 |language=en}}

On 11 November 2023, thousands of Israelis rallied in Tel Aviv to demand the release of the hostages.{{Cite web |title=Thousands rally in Tel Aviv calling for release of captives |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/11/thousands-rally-in-tel-aviv-calling-for-release-of-captives |access-date=2025-01-02 |website=Al Jazeera |language=en}}

On 18 November 2023, Tens of thousands of Israelis, including families of Gaza captives, completed a five-day march from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, demanding the Israeli government prioritize the hostage deal. Hours after the march, Netanyahu said: "We walk with you, I walk with you. All of Israel walks by your side".{{Cite web |title=Families of Israeli captives arrive in Jerusalem, rally at PM’s office |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/18/march-from-tel-aviv-arrives-in-jerusalem-calling-the-release-of-captives |access-date=2025-01-02 |website=Al Jazeera |language=en}}

On 25 November 2023, approximately 100,000 people gathered at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv to mark "50 Days of Hell" since the Hamas-led attack on Israel.

On 28 January 2024, police arrested several protesters in Kaplan Interchange in Tel Aviv, while hundreds were dispersed by force.{{Cite web |date=2024-01-28 |title=Israel: Fighting erupts between police, protesters in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv |url=https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20240128-israel-fighting-erupts-between-police-protesters-in-jerusalem-tel-aviv/ |access-date=2025-01-02 |website=Middle East Monitor}}

On 2 April 2024, a protest outside Netanyahu's residence turned into clashes with police. Five people were arrested and one officer was injured in the melee.{{Cite news |last=Vinograd |first=Cassandra |date=2024-04-02 |title=Protest Outside Netanyahu's Jerusalem Home Turns Into 'Riot,' Police Say |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/02/world/middleeast/israel-netanyahu-protest.html |access-date=2024-04-30 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}}

On 6 April 2024, during an anti-government rally in Tel Aviv, a driver deliberately accelerated into a crowd of protesters, injuring five.{{Cite web |title=Vehicle plows into anti-government protesters in Tel Aviv, five wounded |url=https://www.i24news.tv/en/news/israel/defense/artc-vehicle-plows-into-anti-government-protesters-in-tel-aviv-injuring-five |access-date=2024-04-30 |website=i24News}}

On 18 June 2024, a protest took place on Gaza Street in Jerusalem near Netanyahu’s residence. It soon turned into riots; three people were injured and nine were arrested.{{Cite web |last1=Israel |first1=Noticias Aurora |last2=Abel |first2=Pablo |date=2024-06-18 |title=Three hospitalized and nine arrested in the anti-Netanyahu protest in Jerusalem |url=https://aurora-israel.co.il/en/Three-hospitalized-and-nine-arrested-in-the-protest-against-Netanyahu-in-Jerusalem/ |access-date=2024-06-27 |website=Aurora Israel: Últimas noticias Israel, Vida judía, Innovación Tecnológica Israelí y Avances Médicos israelis. |language=Spanish}}{{Cite news |last1=שאולוב |first1=רוני גרין |last2=תמרי |first2=לירן |last3=רובינשטיין |first3=רועי |date=2024-06-17 |title=9 נעצרו בי-ם, 3 פונו לבי"ח; מדורות הובערו בכביש, מפגינים ושוטרים התעמתו |url=https://www.ynet.co.il/news/article/sjxhz0as0 |access-date=2024-06-27 |work=Ynet |language=he}}

On 27 June 2024, the protest organizers announced "civil strike day", blocking Highway 4 and Ayalon Highway, as well as other routes in Israel, while lighting fires.{{Cite web |last=דבר |date=2024-06-27 |title=המחאה עולה שלב: ״יום שביתה אזרחית״ ברחבי הארץ, מפגינים הציבו כלוב בוער באיילון דרום |url=https://www.davar1.co.il/521328/ |access-date=2024-06-27 |website=דבר העובדים בארץ ישראל |language=he-IL}}

On 20 July 2024, thousands of protesters rallied in Tel Aviv, demanding that Netanyahu stay in Israel to continue talks with Hamas in order to reach a hostage deal.{{Cite web |title=Protesters rallying Sat. night to urge Netanyahu to seal hostage deal before US trip |url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/at-weekly-rally-protesters-to-urge-netanyahu-to-seal-hostage-deal-before-flying-to-us/ |website=Times of Israel}} Right-wing counter protesters threw stones at them and minor clashes occurred.{{Cite web |title=Right-wing activists, Brothers in Arms protesters clash after anti-government protest |url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/right-wing-activists-brothers-in-arms-protesters-clash-after-anti-government-protest/ |website=Times of Israel}}File:Israel_March_Together_-_uniting_for_the_release_of_the_kidnapped_20.jpg to Jerusalem - March 2024]]

File:Stoping the state - Call for an Agreement for the release of the hostages 31.jpg on the Ayalon Highway.]]

On 21 July 2024, protesters blocked Ben Gurion Airport, ahead of Netanyahu's departure for a meeting in the United States,{{Cite web |title=Protesters gather at Ben Gurion Airport ahead of Netanyahu's departure for US |url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/protesters-gather-at-ben-gurion-airport-ahead-of-netanyahus-departure-for-us/ |website=Times of Israel}} and chanted: "No deal, no flight".{{Cite web |title=16118142 |url=https://www.israelhayom.co.il/news/geopolitics/article/16118142 |access-date=2024-10-07 |website=www.israelhayom.co.il}}

On 10 August 2024, thousands of Israelis joined weekly anti-government protests demanding a hostage deal. Protesters were threatened with arrest in Hadera.{{Cite web |last=Lidor |first=Canaan |date=11 August 2024 |title=Thousands urge hostage deal; relative to negotiators: Don't hesitate to challenge PM |url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/thousands-urge-hostage-deal-relative-to-negotiators-dont-hesitate-to-challenge-pm/ |website=Times of Israel}}

On 17 August 2024, tens of thousands around Israel joined weekly anti-government protests, calling for a deal to release the hostages and the resignation of the government.{{Cite web |date=2024-08-18 |title=Protesters demand deal to release Israeli hostages held in Gaza |url=https://www.euronews.com/2024/08/18/protesters-gather-for-weekly-rally-in-tel-aviv-calling-for-deal-to-release-hamas-hostages |access-date=2024-09-03 |website=euronews |language=en}} In Ness Ziona, the grandfather of hostage Naama Levy addressed a demonstration.{{Cite web |last=Sharon |first=Jeremy |date=17 August 2024 |title='Sign a deal now': Tens of thousands around country say hostage release is now or never |url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/sign-a-deal-now-tens-of-thousands-around-country-say-hostage-release-is-now-or-never/ |website=Times of Israel}}

On 24 August 2024, thousands of Israelis joined weekly anti-government protests, demanding a hostage deal and the resignation of the government.{{Cite web |last=Dayan |first=Linda |last2=Peleg |first2=Bar |last3=Hashmonai |first3=Adi |last4=Solomon |first4=Eden |date=24 August 2024 |title=On Eve of Cairo Summit, Israelis Call for Netanyahu to Make a Cease-fire Deal |url=https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2024-08-24/ty-article/.premium/on-eve-of-cairo-summit-israelis-call-for-netanyahu-to-make-a-cease-fire-deal/00000191-84ac-d179-a995-cdec7abd0000 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20241205181357/https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2024-08-24/ty-article/.premium/on-eve-of-cairo-summit-israelis-call-for-netanyahu-to-make-a-cease-fire-deal/00000191-84ac-d179-a995-cdec7abd0000 |archive-date=5 December 2024 |website=Haaretz}}{{Cite web |title=Protesters demand elections as hostage families seethe: 'You could have saved them' |url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/protesters-demand-elections-as-hostage-families-seethe-you-could-have-saved-them/ |website=Times of Israel}} Israeli police arrested seven demonstrators.{{fact|date=March 2025}}

On 31 August 2024, families of hostages and many others protested in Tel Aviv and across Israel, leading to clashes with police. Natalie Atedgi, sister of hostage Matan Zangauker, was hospitalized after getting injured by a mounted police officer.{{Cite web |title=Aug. 31: Hostage families fume at Netanyahu as protesters clash with cops in Tel Aviv |url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-august-31-2024/ |website=Times of Israel}} Some blocked Ayalon highway for a short time, and were confronted by right-wing activists.{{Cite web |last=Steinberg |first=Jessica |date=31 August 2024 |title=Protesters for hostage deal briefly block Tel Aviv highway, are confronted by right-wing activists |url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/protesters-for-hostage-deal-briefly-block-tel-aviv-highway-are-confronted-by-right-wing-activists/ |website=Times of Israel}}

{{Main|September 2024 Israel hostage deal protests}}

On 1 September 2024, the trade union Histadrut announced a one-day general strike to be held on the following day in protest for refraining from reaching a prisoners deal with Hamas.{{Cite web |last=Rose |first=Emily |last2=Scheer |first2=Steven |date=2 September 2024 |title=Israel's main labour union calls strike as pressure mounts for hostage deal |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israels-main-labor-union-calls-general-strike-monday-2024-09-01/ |url-access=registration |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20240902015030/https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israels-main-labor-union-calls-general-strike-monday-2024-09-01/ |archive-date=2 September 2024 |website=Reuters}} The largest protests since the 2023 Hamas-led attack on Israel took place on the same day, with 300,000 protesting in Tel Aviv and 200,000 in additional parts of Israel, according to Hostages and Missing Families Forum.{{Cite web |last=Lehmann |first=Noam |last2=Pacchiani |first2=Gianluca |date=2 September 2024 |title=Masses protest across Israel in flood of grief, anger after Hamas executes 6 hostages |url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/masses-protest-across-israel-in-flood-of-grief-anger-after-hamas-executes-6-hostages/ |website=Times of Israel}} MK Naama Lazimi was injured when police threw stun grenades into Ayalon highway.{{Cite web |last=Young |first=Eve |date=2024-09-01 |title=Tel Aviv becomes center of nationwide protests demanding immediate hostage deal |url=https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-817299 |access-date=2024-09-03 |website=The Jerusalem Post |language=en}} A total of 34 protesters were arrested, but courts released 18 of them without further punishment.{{Cite web |last=Peleg |first=Bar |date=2 September 2024 |title=Judge Releases 18 Cease-fire Protesters; Israel Police Say 'Certain Levels' Demand They Be Tried |url=https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2024-09-02/ty-article/.premium/judge-releases-18-tel-aviv-protesters-police-say-certain-levels-demand-they-be-tried/00000191-b461-dc3b-a7df-f771f4d30000 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20240902204850/https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2024-09-02/ty-article/.premium/judge-releases-18-tel-aviv-protesters-police-say-certain-levels-demand-they-be-tried/00000191-b461-dc3b-a7df-f771f4d30000 |archive-date=2 September 2024 |website=Haaretz}} At least 4 were injured.{{Cite web |title=Arrests and injuries in Israeli antigovernment protests |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/6/18/week-of-disruption-arrests-injuries-in-israel-antigovernment-protests |access-date=2024-09-06 |website=Al Jazeera |language=en}}File:Stoping the state - Call for an Agreement for the release of the hostages 15.jpgThe Israel Business Forum, which represents around 200 of the country's biggest companies, said workers "would be allowed to join the strike." The Arab citizens of Israel joined the strike.{{Cite web |last=zohaderech1 |date=2024-09-02 |title=מאות אלפים הפגינו ברחבי הארץ; שביתה כללית במשק |url=https://zoha.org.il/131894/ |access-date=2024-09-02 |website=זו הדרך |language=he-IL}} The planned strike started officially on 2 September at 6 AM and was scheduled to last until evening, but a petition against it was filed at a labour court, which demanded to end the strike earlier than originally planned. At least 13 were arrested for blocking Ayalon highway.{{Cite news |last=ynet |first=כתבי |date=2024-09-02 |title=מפגינים חסמו את איילון עם אבוקות, 13 נעצרו {{!}} העדויות מנתב"ג |url=https://www.ynet.co.il/news/article/hkahzkxhr |access-date=2024-10-07 |work=Ynet |language=he}}

On 2 September 2024, tens of thousands of Israelis protested for the second "Day of Rage". In Tel Aviv, protesters marched to the Metzudat Ze'ev (Likud HQ). In Jerusalem, protesters broke through barriers near Netanyahu's residence and clashes occurred with the police, who forcefully arrested several.{{Cite web |title='We're Not Stopping': Tens of Thousands of Israelis Protest for Hostage Deal on Third Day of Rage |url=https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2024-09-02/ty-article/.premium/were-not-stopping-tens-of-thousands-demand-hostage-deal-on-third-day-of-rage-protests/00000191-b403-d95b-a1d5-bd3f47760000 |website=Haaretz}} Netanyahu's speech about the Philadelphi Corridor was met with mixed reactions from Israeli politicians and public opinion.{{Cite web |date=2024-09-03 |title='We must not surrender': Netanyahu's speech meets mixed reactions from Israeli politicians |url=https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-817462 |access-date=2024-09-03 |website=The Jerusalem Post {{!}} JPost.com |language=en}}

On 3 September 2024, thousands of Israelis protested for the third "Day of Rage". Protesters accused Netanyahu of "thwarting" a deal to retain control of Philadelphi Corridor.{{Cite web |title=Protesters demanding a hostage deal block traffic in Tel Aviv for 3rd straight day |url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/protesters-demanding-a-hostage-deal-block-traffic-in-tel-aviv-for-3rd-straight-day/#openwebComments |website=Times of Israel}} 1,000 people gathered in the city of Rehovot in a show of support for the family of abducted soldier Nimrod Cohen.{{Cite web |title='Mr. Abandonment': Hostage families rage against PM at Tel Aviv protest |url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/hostage-family-members-rage-against-mr-abandonment-at-tel-aviv-protest/#openwebComments |website=Times of Israel}} In Jerusalem, protesters lined the streets around Paris Square. Some also gathered outside the homes of Justice Minister Yariv Levin and Foreign Minister Israel Katz.

File:Stoping the state - Call for an Agreement for the release of the hostages - Einav Zangauker and Ilana Gritzewsky 01.jpg, Tel Aviv, 1st September 2024]]

On 4 September 2024, thousands of Israelis protested for the fourth "Day of Rage".{{Cite web |last=Lehmann |first=Noam |title=Hundreds protest in Tel Aviv for 4th straight day since return of 6 hostages' bodies |url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/hundreds-protest-in-tel-aviv-for-4th-straight-day-since-return-of-6-hostages-bodies/ |website=Times of Israel}}{{Cite web |date=2024-09-04 |title=הערב החמישי ברצף: הפגנות מחוץ לבתי השרים. עצורים בצעדה בתל אביב - וואלה חדשות |url=https://news.walla.co.il/item/3689028 |access-date=2024-09-04 |website=וואלה |language=he}}{{Cite web |title=Released Israel hostage accuses Netanyahu of betrayal, criticises him for 'abandoning' hostages in Gaza |url=https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20240904-released-israel-hostage-accuses-netanyahu-of-betrayal-criticises-him-for-abandoning-hostages-in-gaza/ |website=Middle East Monitor}} Demonstrators gathered in front of the homes of the Ministers Israel Katz, Shlomo Karhi, Yoav Kish, Ron Dermer, and some others across the country. The main protest took place outside the Begin Gate of the Kirya Base in Tel Aviv. Clashes occurred with the police. Protesters also blocked Highway 4.

On 5 September 2024, thousands of Israelis protested for the fifth "Day of Rage" in Tel Aviv.{{Cite web |last=Lehmann |first=Noam |date=5 September 2024 |title='Last chance': Thousands in Tel Aviv rally for hostage deal for fifth straight night |url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/last-chance-thousands-in-tel-aviv-rally-for-hostage-deal-for-fifth-straight-night/ |website=Times of Israel}}{{Cite web |title=Israel-Hamas War Day 335 {{!}} Thousands Rally in Tel Aviv for Hostage Deal; White House: Hamas Is Biggest Obstacle |url=https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2024-09-05/ty-article-live/u-s-can-ensure-israeli-security-if-idf-withdraws-from-philadelphi-route-official-says/00000191-bffd-d26b-abfd-bfff57690000 |website=Haaretz}}{{Cite web |title=Netanyahu rejects reports about imminent Gaza ceasefire, hostage swap deal |url=https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20240905-netanyahu-rejects-reports-about-imminent-gaza-ceasefire-hostage-swap-deal/ |website=Middle East Monitor}} Hundreds more protested in several locations in Jerusalem.{{Cite web |title=Thousands in Tel Aviv rally for hostage deal in fresh show of anti-government fury |url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-september-5-2024 |website=Times of Israel}}

On 7 September 2024, hundreds of thousands of Israelis protested in 95 different locations across Israel.{{Cite web |title=מחא-אפ |url=https://4israel.org/ |access-date=2024-09-07 |website=4israel.org}}{{Cite web |title=Hundreds of thousands said to join mass rallies around Israel demanding hostage deal |url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-september-7-2024/ |website=Times of Israel}} Organizers estimate some 400,000 at a Tel Aviv rally. Thousands also demonstrated in Beersheba, Haifa, and Jerusalem.{{Cite web |last=Young |first=Eve |date=2024-09-07 |title='Bring Them Home': Thousands of Israelis call for hostage deal at protests around the county |url=https://www.jpost.com/israel-hamas-war/article-819112 |access-date=2024-09-07 |website=The Jerusalem Post |language=en}}{{Cite news |last1=תורג'מן |first1=מאיר |last2=אל-חי |first2=ליאור |last3=צור |first3=רענן בן |date=2024-09-07 |title=הפגנת ענק בת"א, עצור בחיפה, מאות בכפ"ס, חסימות בצומת כרכור |url=https://www.ynet.co.il/news/article/r100yywq2r |access-date=2024-09-07 |work=Ynet |language=he}} Dozens demonstrated outside the District Court of Tel Aviv after a protester was arrested and imprisoned at Neve Tirtza.{{Cite web |date=2024-09-07 |title=עשרות מחוץ לדיון בהארכת מעצרה של הצעירה החשודה בזריקת חול על בן גביר - וואלה חדשות |url=https://news.walla.co.il/item/3689577 |access-date=2024-09-07 |website=וואלה |language=he}} Hundreds demonstrated at Kibbutz HaOgen, on Highway 4, and on Pardes Hanna-Karkur.{{Cite news |last1=צור |first1=רענן בן |last2=אל-חי |first2=ליאור |date=2024-09-07 |title=אלפים מפגינים ברחבי הארץ: מחאות בחיפה, כרכור וצומת העוגן |url=https://www.ynet.co.il/news/article/h1gk9l520 |access-date=2024-09-07 |work=Ynet |language=he}} Protesters blocked Ayalon Highway for a short period of time.{{Cite web |title=המשטרה פינתה את המפגינים- כביש 20 נפתח לתנועה |url=https://www.inn.co.il/flashes/1012353 |access-date=2024-09-07 |website=INN (Arutz Sheva)}}{{Cite news |last= |date=2024-09-07 |title=ההפגנה בת"א: עשרות חסמו את איילון דרום במחלף ההלכה |url=https://www.ynet.co.il/news/article/hkviy7c3r |access-date=2024-09-07 |work=Ynet |language=he}} Five protesters were arrested in Tel Aviv,{{Cite news |last=תורג'מן |first=מאיר |date=2024-09-07 |title=המשטרה: 5 עצורים בהפגנת הענק בת"א, מפגינים מנסים לחסום את איילון |url=https://www.ynet.co.il/news/article/bjyjm49h0 |access-date=2024-09-07 |work=Ynet |language=he}} and three were injured.{{Cite web |title=Two said hurt at Haifa hostage protest after being dragged over barbed wire by police |url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/two-said-hurt-at-haifa-hostage-protest-after-being-dragged-over-barbed-wire-by-police/ |website=Times of Israel}}{{Cite web |date=2024-09-07 |title="משהו עובר על המשטרה": העימותים הקשים הותירו מפגינים בהלם, פצועים פונו לבית החולים - וואלה חדשות |url=https://news.walla.co.il/item/3689590 |access-date=2024-09-08 |website=וואלה |language=he}}

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On 14 September 2024, 100,000 Israelis protested in 67 locations across Israel, including Tel Aviv,{{Cite web |last=Dayan |first=Linda |last2=Peleg |first2=Bar |last3=Hashmonai |first3=Adi |last4=Hasson |first4=Nir |date=14 September 2024 |title=Tens of Thousands Protest Across Israel {{!}} 'Only Netanyahu Knows if My Son Will Return': Family Reveals First Sign of Hostage From Gaza |url=https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2024-09-14/ty-article/.premium/war-will-never-end-as-long-as-netanyahu-is-in-power-hostage-families-demand-gaza-deal/00000191-f110-de8e-adfb-fbf10d000000 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20240914170023/https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2024-09-14/ty-article/.premium/war-will-never-end-as-long-as-netanyahu-is-in-power-hostage-families-demand-gaza-deal/00000191-f110-de8e-adfb-fbf10d000000 |archive-date=14 September 2024 |website=Haaretz}} Haifa,{{Cite web |last=Ze'avi |first=Maya |date=2024-09-14 |title=Demonstration in Haifa - Horev: A call for the return of the abductees - Ami Ilon, Inbar Bezek, Prof. Eran Yeshiv • Saturday 14/9/24 |url=https://haipo.co.il/en/item/535203/comment-page-1 |access-date=2024-09-14 |website=Chai Poh |language=en}} Jerusalem,{{Cite web |last=Schejter |first=Iddo |date=14 September 2024 |title=Cops arrest at least 1 amid skirmishes in Jerusalem protest for hostages |url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/cops-arrest-at-least-1-amid-skirmishes-in-jerusalem-protest-for-hostages/ |website=Times of Israel}} and Caesarea, next to Prime Minister Netanyahu's private residence. In Tel Aviv, thousands gathered outside the IDF headquarters, demanding a hostage deal.{{Cite web |last=Lehmann |first=Noam |date=14 September 2024 |title=Week after alleged largest rally in Israel, thousands gather in Tel Aviv to urge hostage deal |url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/week-after-alleged-largest-rally-in-israel-thousands-gather-in-tel-aviv-to-urge-hostage-deal/ |website=Times of Israel}} During the protests, the family of Matan Angrest, a hostage, released a recording of him from captivity.{{Cite web |last=Peleg |first=Bar |last2=Hashmonai |first2=Adi |last3=Hasson |first3=Nir |date=14 September 2024 |title=משפחתו של מתן אנגרסט פרסמה הקלטה שלו מהשבי; אמו: אחיו שואלים אם יחזור |url=https://www.haaretz.co.il/news/politics/2024-09-14/ty-article/.premium/00000191-f07c-da43-a1db-f97fd0500000 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20240915062231/https://www.haaretz.co.il/news/politics/2024-09-14/ty-article/.premium/00000191-f07c-da43-a1db-f97fd0500000 |archive-date=15 September 2024 |website=Haaretz}} Protesters later gathered near the Halacha Bridge and burned tires. Fifteen protesters were arrested in Tel Aviv,{{Cite news |last= |first= |date=2024-09-14 |title=רבבות בעצרת בת"א, מיכל לובנוב: "טום וקאי יתומים, תנו לילדי החטופים סוף אחר" |url=https://www.ynet.co.il/news/article/rkmzpnqp0 |access-date=2024-09-14 |work=Ynet |language=he}} and one was arrested in Jerusalem. Small skirmishes broke out between protesters and police in both Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.{{Cite web |date=2024-09-14 |title=Police scuffle with protesters at Tel Aviv hostage rally |url=https://www.yahoo.com/news/police-scuffle-protesters-tel-aviv-220127089.html |access-date=2024-09-14 |website=Yahoo News |language=en-US}} Israeli politician and a former member of the Knesset for the Labor Party, Ami Ayalon, said: "Non-violent civil disobedience is the order of the day, it's our duty".

On 21 September 2024, tens of thousands of Israelis protested in 91 locations across Israel, including Tel Aviv,{{Cite web |last=Dayan |first=Linda |last2=Peleg |first2=Bar |last3=Hashmonai |first3=Adi |last4=Solomon |first4=Eden |date=21 September 2024 |title='Either a Deal or Escalation. Netanyahu Chose Escalation': Israelis Protest for Hostage Release Deal |url=https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2024-09-21/ty-article/.premium/netanyahu-chose-escalation-israelis-to-protest-across-country-for-hostage-release-deal/00000192-150f-df25-ab9e-5fdfa9b90000 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20240922091112/https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2024-09-21/ty-article/.premium/netanyahu-chose-escalation-israelis-to-protest-across-country-for-hostage-release-deal/00000192-150f-df25-ab9e-5fdfa9b90000 |archive-date=22 September 2024 |website=Haaretz}} Haifa,{{Cite web |last=Young |first=Eve |date=2024-09-21 |title='The gov't has given up on them': Protesters gather calling to bring hostages home |url=https://www.jpost.com/israel-hamas-war/article-821150 |access-date=2024-09-21 |website=The Jerusalem Post |language=en}} Jerusalem, Rehovot and HaOgen junction.{{Cite web |title='We will not abandon them': Thousands to rally for hostages across the country |url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/we-will-not-abandon-them-thousands-to-rally-for-hostages-across-the-country/ |website=Times of Israel}} Protesters also gathered outside the home of Israeli president Isaac Herzog. Yehuda Cohen, father of hostage Nimrod Cohen, asked the international community to pressure Netanyahu ahead of the rally taking place in Tel Aviv. Protesters accompanied chairman of Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, Yuli Edelstein, on the walk to his synagogue, a week after women were arrested for distributing hostage flyers there.{{Cite web |title=Protesters accompany Edelstein on walk to synagogue, a week after women arrested for distributing hostage flyers there |url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/protesters-accompany-edelstein-on-walk-to-synagogue-a-week-after-women-arrested-for-distributing-hostage-flyers-there/ |website=Times of Israel}} The Hostages and Missing Families Forum announced that "only an unprecedented, widespread and powerful public struggle will bring them back".

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On 7 October 2024, Israelis protested nationwide against Netanyahu, marking one year since the Hamas-led attack on Israel. Some protesters set off a siren outside Beit Aghion, Netanyahu's official residence in Jerusalem.{{Cite web |last=Glickman |first=Aviad |last2=Aiden |first2=Mia |title="צפירת השכמה" מול מעון רה"מ; מחאות למען 101 החטופים |url=https://13tv.co.il/item/news/domestic/internal/pn31j-904285927/ |access-date=2024-10-07 |website=רשת 13 |language=he}} Thousands more formed human chains in over 70 locations.{{Cite news |last=צ'כנובר |first=יעל |date=2024-10-07 |title="אמא כאן, לעולם נלחמת": המסר של עינב למתן והשיחה האחרונה עם לירי {{!}} שנה לחטיפה |url=https://www.ynet.co.il/news/article/bjefvjbjjl |access-date=2024-10-07 |work=Ynet |language=he}} At the same time, a demonstration calling for the release of hostages was held in front of the Begin Gate at the Kirya in Tel Aviv.{{Cite web |date=2024-10-07 |title="לא יזכרו את המבצעים, יזכרו את החטופים": משפחות חטופים הפגינו מול ביתו של נתניהו |url=https://www.maariv.co.il/news/politics/article-1138301 |access-date=2024-10-07 |website=www.maariv.co.il |language=he}}

On 22 October 2024, protests erupted in Tel Aviv during U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to Israel.{{Cite web |title=Protests break out in Israel amid Blinken visit - CBS News |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/video/protests-break-out-israel-amid-blinken-visit/ |access-date=2024-10-23 |website=CBS News |language=en-US}} Protesters gathered beneath the hotel where Blinken was staying and held signs against Netanyahu and for a hostage deal.{{Cite web |last=Aronowicz |first=Sharon |date=23 October 2024 |title=Protesters Gather Outside Blinken's Tel Aviv Hotel, Call For Hostage Deal |url=https://www.barrons.com/news/protesters-gather-outside-blinken-s-tel-aviv-hotel-call-for-hostage-deal-ab11d757 |access-date=2024-10-23 |website=Barrons |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=Families of Israeli captives protest outside Blinken's hotel in Tel Aviv |url=https://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContentP/58/533971/War-on-Gaza/Families-of-Israeli-captives-protest-outside-Blink.aspx |website=Ahram Online}}

On 5 November 2024, Netanyahu fired defense minister Yoav Gallant. Following his dismissal, the Israeli opposition called for people to protest across Israel.{{Cite web |last=Young |first=Eve |date=5 November 2024 |title='Gallant Night II': Tens of thousands protest in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem against DM's firing |url=https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-827727 |website=The Jerusalem Post}}{{Cite web |last=Federman |first=Josef |date=2024-11-05 |title=Israel's Netanyahu dismisses his defense minister as wars rage. Protests erupt across country |url=https://apnews.com/article/israel-netanyahu-gallant-gaza-war-lebanon-3810d3adb1603e8485b4be46a5b79f8b |access-date=2024-12-06 |website=AP News |language=en}} Protesters blocked the main road in Tel Aviv and also set fires around the area. Protesters also gathered in Jerusalem and clashed in front of Netanyahu's residence.{{Cite web |last=Schejter |first=Iddo |date=5 November 2024 |title=Skirmishes between police and demonstrators outside Netanyahu's residence |url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/skirmishes-between-police-and-demonstrators-outside-netanyahus-residence/ |access-date=6 November 2024 |website=The Times of Israel}} The protesters chanted the 2023 Israeli judicial reform protests' motto "Democracy or Revolution".{{Cite web |last1=Laznik |first1=Jacob |last2=Grunblatt |first2=Darcie |date=2024-11-05 |title='Take to the streets': Opposition calls for protests across Israel after Gallant's firing |url=https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-827721 |access-date=2024-11-05 |website=The Jerusalem Post |language=en}}

Throughout December 2024, families held demonstrations against Netanyahu during the trial against him for corruption.{{cite web|url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/dueling-protests-take-place-outside-court-during-netanyahu-testimony/|title=Dueling protests take place outside court during Netanyahu testimony|publisher=Times of Israel}}{{cite web|url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/at-weekly-rally-hostages-mom-vows-to-be-pms-worst-nightmare-if-son-not-returned/|title=At weekly rally, hostage’s mom vows to be PM’s ‘worst nightmare’ if son not returned|publisher=Times of Israel}}{{cite news |last1=Dayan |first1=Linda |title='PM's refusal to end war sabotages deal': Israelis protest for hostages' release |url=https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2024-12-21/ty-article/.premium/pms-refusal-to-end-war-sabotages-deal-israelis-protest-for-hostage-release-deal/00000193-e9e7-d65c-a793-efefff040000 |work=Haaretz.com |language=en}}

On 27 December 2024, protest movements called for civil disobedience across Israel, urging sit-ins, work strikes, and school boycotts.{{Cite web |date=2024-12-27 |title='Now is the time': Protestors call for significant action and civil disobedience |url=https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-835033 |access-date=2024-12-28 |website=The Jerusalem Post {{!}} JPost.com |language=en}}

On 28 December 2024, tens of thousands of Israelis protested in 52 different locations across the country, urging the government to stop the war and agree to the hostage deal.{{Cite web |author=ToI Staff |title=‘They’re all humanitarian’: Weekly rallies to demand comprehensive hostage deal |url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/theyre-all-humanitarian-weekly-rallies-to-demand-comprehensive-hostage-deal/ |access-date=2024-12-28 |website=Times of Israel |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title='Netanyahu Refuses to End the War' {{!}} Israelis Stage Nationwide Protests for Hostage Deal, Against Government |url=https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2024-12-28/ty-article/.premium/protests-planned-across-israel-for-hostage-deal-against-government/00000194-0df0-dc1a-a1ff-bfffbd0f0000 |website=Haaretz}}

On 1 January 2025, relatives of the Gaza hostages blocked Ayalon Highway, lighting torches and a large Hanukkah menorah, calling for a hostage deal and a ceasefire.{{Cite web |title=‘Never again is now’: Relatives of Gaza captives block Tel Aviv highway to demand hostage deal |url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/never-again-is-now-relatives-of-gaza-captives-block-tel-aviv-highway-to-demand-hostage-deal/ |access-date=2025-01-02 |website=www.timesofisrael.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Staff |first=Eliana Fleming, JFeed |date=2025-01-01 |title=With a giant menorah: Families of hostages block the southern Ayalon Highway |url=https://www.jfeed.com/news-israel/spf9ik |access-date=2025-01-02 |website=JFeed |language=en}}{{cite news |last1=Bhosula |first1=Halzam |last2=Shin |first2=Garry |title=New agony for Israel’s hostage families as Gaza ceasefire talks drag on |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/01/11/israel-hostages-ziyadne-gaza-ceasefire-negotiations/ |access-date=2025-01-12}}{{cite web |title='This is a gov't that abandons': Protests across Israel call for a hostage deal |url=https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-837072 |website=The Jerusalem Post |language=en |date=11 January 2025}}

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On 11 February 2025, protesters block Tel Aviv highway to mark the 24th birthday of hostage Alon Ohel.

On 15 February 2025, about a thousand people gathered in front of the Begin Road entrance to the IDF headquarters in Tel Aviv.{{Cite web |title=Protesters in Tel Aviv slam PM: ‘A deal that’s not completed murders everyone’ |url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/protesters-in-tel-aviv-slam-pm-a-deal-thats-not-completed-murders-everyone/ |website=The Times of Israel}}

On 8 March 2025, hostage deal activists set up protest camp outside IDF headquarters, as part of what some hostages’ families call "Operation Kirya Cordon" (מבצע עוטף קריה).{{Cite web |last=Lehmann |first=Noam |title=Hostage deal activists set up protest camp outside IDF headquarters |url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/hostage-deal-activists-set-up-protest-camp-outside-idf-headquarters/ |access-date=2025-03-10 |website=www.timesofisrael.com |language=en-US}}

The publication of the Qatari connection affair (also known as 'Qatargate') at the same month, led to intense anti-Netanyahu protests in Jerusalem. These were partly related to the judicial reform protests but were primarily led by the families of hostages.{{Cite news |last=Burke |first=Jason |date=2025-03-20 |title=Thousands protest in Israel over ‘attack on democracy’ by Netanyahu |url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/mar/20/thousands-protest-in-israel-over-attack-on-democracy-by-netanyahu |access-date=2025-03-22 |work=The Guardian |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}}

On 5 April 2025, thousands took to the streets with the banner "Deal Now!", with smaller demonstrations taking place in other parts of the country.{{Cite news |date=2025-04-06 |title=In Tel Aviv, Saturday protests are where anger against Netanyahu converges |url=https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2025/04/06/in-tel-aviv-saturday-protests-are-where-anger-against-netanyahu-converges_6739891_4.html |access-date=2025-04-28 |language=en}} The protesters demanded ceasefire and hostage deal.{{Cite news |last=Dayan |first=Linda |title='Messianics unwilling to replace Hamas': Israelis protest for hostage deal, against gov't |url=https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2025-04-05/ty-article/.premium/thousands-slated-to-protest-across-israel-for-hostage-deal-against-government/00000196-0670-d479-a597-76f3b01e0000 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250406015711/https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2025-04-05/ty-article/.premium/thousands-slated-to-protest-across-israel-for-hostage-deal-against-government/00000196-0670-d479-a597-76f3b01e0000 |archive-date=2025-04-06 |access-date=2025-04-28 |work=Haaretz.com |language=en}}

On 20 April 2025, several thousands rallied in Tel Aviv and demanded a deal "even at the cost of a long ceasefire" while the holiday of Passover took place.{{Cite web |date=2025-04-20 |title=Thousands of Israelis rally in Tel Aviv to demand return of hostages |url=https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20250420-thousands-of-israelis-rally-in-tel-aviv-to-demand-return-of-hostages/ |access-date=2025-04-28 |website=Middle East Monitor}}{{Cite web |title=Thousands Rally in Tel Aviv, Urge Israeli Government to Secure Hostages’ Release |url=https://en.davar1.co.il/595022/ |access-date=2025-04-28 |website=Davar |language=en}}

On 27 April 2025, thousands took to the streets in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Haifa and other cities across the country. Ex-Shin Bet chief, Ami Ayalon, called for "nonviolent revolt".{{Cite web |last=Lehmann |first=Noam |last2=Staff |first2=ToI |title=Ex-Shin Bet chief calls for nonviolent revolt at weekly anti-government rally |url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-shin-bet-chief-calls-for-non-violent-revolt-at-weekly-anti-government-rally/ |access-date=2025-04-28 |website=www.timesofisrael.com |language=en-US}}

On 28 May 2025, thousands of protesters gathered throughout the country to mark 600 days of war and hostage crisis, including the country's major cities and across university campuses. There were rallies where released hostages recounted their stories while in captivity and families of remaining hostages called for their release.{{Cite web |title=‘600 days of failure’: Thousands join nationwide rallies urging hostages’ release |date=May 29, 2025 |publisher=The Times of Israel |url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/600-days-of-failure-thousands-join-nationwide-rallies-urging-hostages-release/ |archive-date=May 29, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250529034710/https://www.timesofisrael.com/600-days-of-failure-thousands-join-nationwide-rallies-urging-hostages-release/ }}{{Cite web |title=600 days of captivity and war: Israel’s unyielding call to bring every hostage home |date=May 28, 2025 |publisher=Jerusalem Post |url=https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-855759 |archive-date=May 28, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250528180345/https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-855759 }}

That evening, another significant protest unfolded at Metzudat Ze'ev, the Likud party headquarters in Tel Aviv. Dozens of demonstrators breached the building, reaching the 11th floor where Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office is located, and chained themselves to staircase railings. They demanded a ceasefire and a stop to the war, along with a call for an hostage deal.{{Cite web |date=2025-05-28 |title=Israeli protesters storm ruling Likud party headquarters in Tel Aviv, demand hostage release deal |url=https://www.usmuslims.com/israeli-protesters-storm-ruling-likud-party-headquarters-in-tel-aviv-demand-300048h.htm |access-date=2025-06-01 |website=US Muslims |language=tr}}{{Cite web |title=‘600 days of failure’: Thousands join nationwide rallies urging hostages’ release |url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/600-days-of-failure-thousands-join-nationwide-rallies-urging-hostages-release/?utm_source=chatgpt.com |website=Times of Israel}}

On 31 May during Shavuot, Israelis held rallies nationwide to demand a ceasefire and hostage release deal amidst diplomatic efforts from the United States to reach a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.{{Cite web |title=Rallies call for hostage deal as Israel, Hamas continue to wrangle over terms |date=May 31, 2025 |publisher=Times of Israel |url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/rallies-to-be-held-for-hostage-deal-as-israel-hamas-continue-to-wrangle-over-terms/ |archive-date=May 31, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250531221704/https://www.timesofisrael.com/rallies-to-be-held-for-hostage-deal-as-israel-hamas-continue-to-wrangle-over-terms/ }}

Dr. Avi Ofer went on a hunger strike for 35 days, from 4 May to 4 June 2024,{{Cite web |last=Weiniger |first=Gabrielle |date=16 June 2024 |title=Israel activist on 35-day hunger strike over Gaza hostages |url=https://www.thetimes.com/world/israel-hamas-war/article/israel-activist-on-35-day-hunger-strike-over-gaza-hostages-xqtx87wdj |access-date=2024-10-07 |website=The Times |language=en}} calling for the release of the hostages.{{Cite news |last=גנות |first=גל |date=2024-05-12 |title=שובת רעב כבר שמונה ימים, למען החטופים: "מרגיש שלאף אחד לא אכפת" |url=https://www.ynet.co.il/news/article/hjdvcprgc |access-date=2024-10-07 |work=Ynet |language=he}} Other protesters joined his hunger strike as well; some reports state that 200 Israelis participated in some form of hunger strike during this 35 day period.{{Cite web |last=גולדשטיין |first=תני |date=2024-07-04 |title=אחרי שישים יום, שביתת הרעב להחזרת החטופים תסתיים מחר |url=https://www.zman.co.il/500409/popup/ |access-date=2024-10-07 |website=www.zman.co.il |language=he-IL}}

On 18 September 2024, 14 activists went on a hunger strike, initiated by Israeli anti-war activist Orna Shimoni, aged 83.{{Cite web |title=אורנה שמעוני פתחה בשביתת רעב מול הכנסת עד להחזרת החטופים |url=https://www.kibbutz.org.il/he/articles/%D7%90%D7%95%D7%A8%D7%A0%D7%94-%D7%A9%D7%9E%D7%A2%D7%95%D7%A0%D7%99-%D7%A4%D7%AA%D7%97%D7%94-%D7%91%D7%A9%D7%91%D7%99%D7%AA%D7%AA-%D7%A8%D7%A2%D7%91-%D7%9E%D7%95%D7%9C-%D7%94%D7%9B%D7%A0%D7%A1%D7%AA-%D7%A2%D7%93-%D7%9C%D7%94%D7%97%D7%96%D7%A8%D7%AA-%D7%94%D7%97%D7%98%D7%95%D7%A4%D7%99%D7%9D |access-date=2024-10-07 |website=אתר התנועה הקיבוצית |language=he}}{{Cite web |title=83-year-old bereaved mother starts hunger strike outside Knesset to demand hostage deal |url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/83-year-old-bereaved-mother-starts-hunger-strike-outside-knesset-to-demand-hostage-deal |website=The Times of Israel}}{{Cite web |last=Sharon |first=Jeremy |date=2 October 2024 |title=11 days in, hunger strikers unwavering as they highlight plight of Israeli hostages |url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/11-days-in-hunger-strikers-unwavering-as-they-highlight-plight-of-israeli-hostages/ |website=The Times of Israel}} David Agmon, who served as the bureau chief for Netanyahu, also joined the hunger strike.{{Cite web |last=Hason |first=Nir |date=2 October 2024 |title=אחד ועוד אחת: קבוצת שובתי הרעב למען החטופים הולכת וגדלה |url=https://www.haaretz.co.il/gallery/architecture/old-new/2024-10-02/ty-article/.premium/00000192-49b2-d3f4-a3f3-fdba4e820000 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20241002041400/https://www.haaretz.co.il/gallery/architecture/old-new/2024-10-02/ty-article/.premium/00000192-49b2-d3f4-a3f3-fdba4e820000 |archive-date=2 October 2024 |website=Haaretz}}{{Cite web |title=Families of Israeli Hostages Held in Gaza Start Hunger Strike |url=https://english.aawsat.com/arab-world/5067923-families-israeli-hostages-held-gaza-start-hunger-strike |access-date=2024-10-07 |website=english.aawsat.com |language=en}} The hunger strikers frequently gather outside the Knesset, with some even setting up protest camps there.{{Cite web |last=Young |first=Eve |date=1 October 2024 |title=Hunger strike for hostages outside Knesset continues into second week |url=https://www.jpost.com/israel-hamas-war/article-822567 |website=The Jerusalem Post}}

On 5 October 2024, the number of hunger strikers grew to 18.{{Cite web |last=Persico |first=Oren |date=2024-10-02 |title=סקירת עיתונות: בן כספית התעורר מאוכזב, ועוד עניינים |url=https://www.the7eye.org.il/531069 |access-date=2024-10-07 |website=העין השביעית |language=he-IL}} In the same month, it was reported that 15 doctors had joined the hunger strike.{{Cite web |last=Hasson |first=Nir |date=21 October 2024 |title=רופאים ששובתים: "המטופלים שלנו מידרדרים, אך החטופים במצב קשה יותר" |url=https://www.haaretz.co.il/news/politics/2024-10-21/ty-article/.premium/00000192-ab5e-d5ff-ad92-bf5faf670000 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20241021074844/https://www.haaretz.co.il/news/politics/2024-10-21/ty-article/.premium/00000192-ab5e-d5ff-ad92-bf5faf670000 |archive-date=21 October 2024 |website=Haaretz}}

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The Hostages and Missing Families Forum (Hebrew: מטה המשפחות להחזרת החטופים והנעדרים) is a body established by the families of people who are missing or were kidnapped to Gaza as part of the October 7 Hamas-led attack on Israel.

A key part of the protest movement, their demands are;

• Immediate release of all hostages, since their holding is contrary to international law and defined as a war crime and a crime against humanity.
• Immediate opening of a humanitarian corridor to supply medicines and necessary equipment to the chronically ill and injured and examination of all hostages by a doctor.
• Intervention and assistance of the leaders of the neighboring countries in favor of the immediate release of the kidnapped hostages.

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Kulanu Hatufim (Hebrew: כולנו חטופים; {{Literally|we are all hostages}}) is an organization advocating for the hostages held in Gaza. Members of the organization include family members of the hostages, along with many supporters. They protest every day at HaKirya (near the office of the General Staff of the Israel Defense Forces at the gate on Begin Road), demanding an immediate deal to release the hostages.

Kaplan Force (Hebrew: כוח קפלן) is a liberal umbrella organization based in Israel, that is carrying out demonstrations against Netanyahu's government. Kaplan Force define themselves as a civil force of a collection of liberal protest organizations in Israel.{{Cite web |title=ynet - "כוח קפלן" הושק בת"א, איילון נחסם לשעה וחצי: השבת ה-25 למחאה |url=https://www.ynet.co.il/blogs/shabbat25 |access-date=2024-06-18 |website=ynet |language=he}}{{Cite web |title=כוח קפלן |url=https://www.kaplanforce.com/ |access-date=2024-06-18 |website=www.kaplanforce.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite news |last=רובינשטיין |first=רועי |last2=צור |first2=רענן בן |date=2024-02-15 |title=קוראים לבחירות: "כוח קפלן" חזר להפגין ברחבי הארץ, לראשונה מפרוץ המלחמה |url=https://www.ynet.co.il/news/article/bjewicoot |access-date=2024-06-18 |work=Ynet |language=he}}

Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir criticized the protesters and addressed a counter-demonstration in Jerusalem.{{Cite web |last= |first= |title=Who's protesting in Israel? |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/9/4/why-are-hundreds-of-thousands-of-people-protesting-across-israel |access-date=2024-09-06 |website=Al Jazeera |language=en}} Ben-Gvir was criticized for seizing control of the police to suppress anti-government protests.{{Cite web |last=Breiner |first=Josh |date=21 June 2024 |title=How Far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir Took Over Israel's Police |url=https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2024-06-13/ty-article-magazine/.premium/how-national-security-minister-ben-gvir-took-over-the-police/00000190-1245-db28-a995-57ddcf390000 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20240614181635/https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2024-06-13/ty-article-magazine/.premium/how-national-security-minister-ben-gvir-took-over-the-police/00000190-1245-db28-a995-57ddcf390000 |archive-date=14 June 2024 |website=Haaretz}}{{Cite news |title=The far right has captured Israel's police |url=https://www.economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2024/07/18/the-far-right-has-captured-israels-police |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20240718152220/https://www.economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2024/07/18/the-far-right-has-captured-israels-police |archive-date=18 July 2024 |access-date=2024-09-06 |newspaper=The Economist |issn=0013-0613}} According to Ma'arach Atzurim (Arrested Array), as of 3 July 2024, 1,635 Israelis had been arrested since 1 January 2023, and more than 700 were arrested since the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war.{{Cite web |last=Segal |first=Esty |title=משבוע לשבוע – עליה במעצרי שווא |url=https://restart-israel.co.il/false-arrests/ |website=Restart Israel}}{{Cite web |title=AtzurimHafganot tweet |url=https://x.com/AtzurimHafganot/status/1831948679676350786 |website=X (Twitter)}}{{Cite web |last=Peleg |first=Bar |title=אחים לנשק; בונות אלטרנטיבה; החמ"ל האזרחי |url=https://www.themarker.com/magazine/2024-09-25/ty-article-static/.premium/00000192-1e03-dc44-affb-3f9385280000 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20241203111823/https://www.themarker.com/magazine/2024-09-25/ty-article-static/.premium/00000192-1e03-dc44-affb-3f9385280000 |archive-date=3 December 2024 |website=TheMarker}}

The violence monitoring organization Alimut Israel reported 1,536 incidents of violence in 2024, with the majority attributed to police actions.{{Cite web |title=Alimut Israel tweet |url=https://x.com/Alimut_Israel/status/1874366280624480344 |website=X (Twitter)}} Among these, 1,233 incidents involved physical assaults, 282 incidents involved violent arrests, and the remaining 193 incidents involved mounted police violence.

There are at least 34 reported instances of Injuries,{{Cite web |title=שלושה מפגינים בחיפה נפצעו כתוצאה מאלימות משטרתית; המשטרה: הם הפרו את הסדר |url=https://www.israelhayom.co.il/news/local/article/16401845 |access-date=2024-11-16 |website=Israel Hayom}}{{Cite web |date=2024-09-14 |title=N12 - ״תפס אותי בכוח וגרר אותי על הארץ״: בן 80 נפצע מול ביתו... |url=https://www.mako.co.il/news-israel/2024_q3/Article-b8038f5ed50f191027.htm |access-date=2024-09-15 |website=N12}}{{Cite web |title=Alimut Israel post |url=https://x.com/Alimut_Israel/status/1878180495697052044 |website=X (Twitter)}} and 4 instances of stun grenade use as of 28th March 2025.{{Cite web |title=Ayalon Highway cleared after 3 hours; 30 arrested; MK says grenade needlessly thrown at crowd |url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/ayalon-highway-cleared-after-3-hours-30-arrested-mk-says-grenade-needlessly-thrown-at-crowd/ |website=Times of Israel}}

2025 Shin Bet affidavit states that Netanyahu explicitly told the body to conduct surveillance on citizens involved in the protests.{{Cite news |last=Kershner |first=Isabel |date=2025-04-21 |title=Israeli Security Chief Accuses Netanyahu of Making Improper Requests |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/21/world/middleeast/israel-security-chief-netanyahu-accusations.html |access-date=2025-04-21 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}}

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has largely remained defiant in the face of protests and strikes,{{Cite web |last=Dickerson |first=Claire Gilbody |date=2 September 2024 |title=Benjamin Netanyahu says he 'will not surrender' - as pressure grows over hostage release deal |url=https://news.sky.com/story/benjamin-netanyahu-says-israel-must-stand-united-as-one-as-he-faces-protests-over-deaths-of-hostages-13208611 |access-date=2024-09-06 |website=Sky News |language=en}} often ignoring them. However, in one instance, he criticized the protesters, describing them as "a violent and extremist minority funded by external sources".{{Cite web |last=Anna |first=Pines |title=נתניהו נגד המפגינים: "מיעוט אלים וקיצוני, שממומן בכסף בכמויות דמיוניות" |url=https://www.kan.org.il/content/kan-news/politic/762612/ |website=Kan}}

After the wave of protests in September 2024, Netanyahu made a speech about the Philadelphi corridor without mentioning the protests.{{Cite web |last=Goldenberg |first=Tia |date=2024-09-02 |title=Netanyahu pushes back against new pressure over Gaza and hostages: 'No one will preach to me' |url=https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-hamas-war-news-09-02-2024-f8a8c85f8947631a7f3039e087dd3904 |access-date=2024-12-06 |website=AP News |language=en}}

Israel's Leader of the Opposition Yair Lapid supported the strike of the Histadrut and the September protests and accused the Netanyahu administration of leading the nation into "the greatest anarchy".{{Cite web |last= |first= |title=What are Israel's protests and general strike about – and how big are they? |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/9/2/what-are-israels-protests-and-general-strike-about-and-how-big-are |access-date=2024-09-06 |website=Al Jazeera |language=en}}

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