Protests Erupt Over Israeli Hostage Crisis

In Israel, former war cabinet minister Benny Gantz has called for a mass protest in Tel Aviv, urging citizens to express their dissatisfaction with the government's failure to secure a hostage-release deal with Hamas. The Hostages and Missing Families Forum has organized the protest, which includes a march with symbolic coffins and a vigil. Meanwhile, in the UK, tens of thousands demonstrated in London for a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict, highlighting a rise in anti-Semitic incidents since the October 7 attacks by Hamas. Protesters showed support for Israel and called for the release of hostages, expressing a desire for peace amidst rising tensions. In Caesarea, hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside Prime Minister Netanyahu's residence, demanding his resignation and action on the hostage crisis. Global protests also occurred, with thousands rallying in cities like Paris and Copenhagen to support Palestinians and condemn Israeli actions in Gaza.