Thousands of Israelis gathered in Tel Aviv for a final rally against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government, days before Tuesday’s closely fought election.
The demonstration called for a commission of inquiry into the security failures that preceded the Hamas-led attack of 7 October 2023, which triggered the war in Gaza. Mr Netanyahu has refused to establish such an inquiry.
Gadi Eisenkot, Mr Netanyahu’s chief rival, attended the rally, which echoed the weekly protests previously held to demand the release of hostages taken to Gaza.
All the hostages, or their remains, were eventually released. Mr Netanyahu has been accused of delaying agreements that could have secured their freedom sooner.
The election has been described as the most consequential in Israel’s history, with the rally providing a final show of opposition to the prime minister before voters go to the polls.
