Thousands of protesters rallied in Tel Aviv, Israel, on April 28, demanding an early end of the war in the Gaza Strip and resignation of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government.

Tel Aviv, Israel - April 28, 2024

Storyline:
Thousands of protesters rallied in Tel Aviv, Israel on Saturday, demanding an early end of the war in the Gaza Strip and resignation of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government.

It has become a regular event in Tel Aviv and sometimes in Jerusalem for Israelis to gather in the streets and air their grievances about the war in Gaza.

Some demonstrators blame the Israeli government and Netanyahu for failing to prevent the Hamas attack on October 7 last year. Others are concerned that the Israeli army let them down.

Much of the focus is on the roughly 130 hostages that remain in captivity. There is a growing pressure for the government to do something to make a deal to somehow get them home.

In two opinion polls to mark six months of war, the Israeli government fared badly. Most people think not enough is being done to get the hostages released, and half of those asked are calling for an election.

In more bad news for Netanyahu, hawks in the government coalition are threatening to leave if a deal is made with Hamas.

Shotlist:
Tel Aviv, Israel - April 27, 2024:
1. Various of protesters, banner reading "Crime Minister" with photos of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on it;
2. Various of protesters holding signs reading "No to endless war. Yes to a regional alliance";
3. Protester holding paperboard showing photos of hostages;
4. Protester holding sign reading "Sorry for being kidnapped";
5. Various of protesters;
Tel Aviv, Israel - April 28, 2024:
6. Various of pedestrians;
7. SOUNDBITE (English) resident (name not given):
"I really hope that peace can be found soon and the hostages can be released and it would be really nice if both sides could live together, and I can't see how that's going to happen at the moment. I'm pretty pessimistic."
8. Various of people on beach;
9. Pedestrians;
10. SOUNDBITE (English) resident (name not given):
"Ask Hamas to bring back the hostages. If they bring back the hostages, I think the Israeli government could stop the war."
11. Pedestrians;
12. SOUNDBITE (English) resident (name not given):
"Just bring them home, just bring the hostages home.";
13. Various of pedestrians, traffic.

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