Massive demonstrations swept through cities including Tel Aviv and Jerusalem as protesters called for an end to Israel's military operations in Gaza and the swift release of Israeli hostages. In Jerusalem, demonstrators gathered at the historic Jaffa Gate in the Old City and marched toward Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's residence. Although Netanyahu was in the United States attending the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), large crowds still assembled at his official residence to express their frustration. Protesters said the government has failed to prioritize the safe return of the hostages by prolonging the war in disregard of their safety. Netanyahu's speech during the general debate of the 80th session of the UNGA on Friday also sparked anger among the demonstrators. They criticized him for not mentioning any possibility of a ceasefire, nor outlining a plan to end the conflict. In his address, Netanyahu criticized those countries announcing their recognition of the State of Palestine over the past few days. France, Britain, Portugal, Australia and Canada are among Western nations that have recognized the State of Palestine in support of the two-state solution over the past few days. So far, more than 150 UN member states have recognized Palestine. Shotlist: Jerusalem - Sept 27, 2025: 1. Various of protesters gathering at historic Jaffa Gate in Old City, holding banners and placards, marching toward Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's residence; 2. SOUNDBITE (English) Mike, protester (full name not given): "Families of the hostages are begging for a deal and also the whole world is tired of the war. Also Israelis are tired of the war. So people want to see this end. And I think the only way to end it is a deal. That will guarantee security, that will guarantee a better future for everyone. And that especially will bring our hostages home."; 3. SOUNDBITE (English) Sarah, protester (full name not given/partially overlaid with shot 4): "Our prime minister's speech at the UN, when he spoke, many of the people and the delegates there left the room rightfully so. Netanyahu is unwilling to end the war. He continues the war so that he can continue guarding his precious coalition. He does it for a political reason. This signifies the extreme isolation that Netanyahu is bringing Israel into. We are isolated and I should say that he does it against the wishes of the majority of the people of Israel." [SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE]; 4. Protester holding Israeli national flag [SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE]; 5. Various of protesters marching, chanting slogans during rally. [Restriction - No access Chinese mainland]