- Thousands of people in Israeli cities have rallied demanding action for the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.
- Israeli police used water cannons to disperse protesters in Tel Aviv who were calling for the government’s action and the removal of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- The protests have grown larger and louder, with a focus on anti-government sentiment and criticism of Netanyahu’s leadership and handling of the security situation since October 7.
- There is a potential hostage release deal with Hamas after talks in Paris involving Israeli, American, Egyptian, and Qatari mediators.
- The Israeli security cabinet met to discuss continuing negotiations, with a new framework possibly involving a phased release of up to 40 hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.
- Hamas has demanded a complete halt to hostilities and a full withdrawal of Israeli forces, which Israel had initially rejected.
- While a majority of Israelis support the war, there’s a growing demand for a change in leadership and a successful strategy to bring the hostages home.
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