Estimated 500,000 people gather in Tel Aviv to demand end to war and release of hostages; Amnesty International accuses Israel of enacting ‘deliberate policy’ of starvation in Gaza
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Tens of thousands of protesters gathered in Tel Aviv on Sunday evening to demand an end to the war in Gaza and the release of hostages – one of the largest demonstrations in Israel since the start of the fighting in October 2023.
The evening rally was the culmination of a day of protest and a general strike to pressure the government to halt the military campaign.
“Bring them all home! Stop the war!” shouted the vast crowd, which had converged on the so-called Hostage Square in Tel Aviv plaza – a focal point for protesters throughout the war.
