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Israelis stage largest protest since war began to increase pressure on Netanyahu
– Tens of thousands of Israelis protested in Jerusalem urging the government to reach a cease-fire deal with Hamas and hold early elections.
– Netanyahu has vowed to destroy Hamas and bring back hostages, but progress has been slow.
– Hostages’ families are growing more vocal in their displeasure with Netanyahu, accusing him of hindering negotiations.
– Protesters blamed Netanyahu for the failures of Oct. 7 and accused him of damaging relations with the U.S.
– Netanyahu is facing corruption charges and his coalition is trailing behind rivals in polls.
– Ultra-Orthodox men are exempt from military service, causing resentment during the war.
– Israeli airstrikes hit a crowded hospital in Gaza, killing two Palestinians and wounding 15.
– Gaza’s death toll nears 33,000 with warnings of famine in northern Gaza.
– Israel says it places no limits on humanitarian aid deliveries, blaming the U.N. for distribution failures.
– Concerns about wider conflict in the region as a Hezbollah militant is killed in Lebanon and a Palestinian attacker stabs three people in Israel.
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