Thousands Protest in Tel Aviv Against Netanyahu
Source reports published 24 Oct 2026, 10:00 am – 25 Oct 2026, 4:21 am AEST
Demonstrations took place in Tel Aviv, organized by the October Council, three days before Israel’s election. Protesters demanded accountability for the October 7, 2023 attacks and called for a state commission of inquiry.
What happened
- Thousands of Israelis participated in anti-government rallies in Tel Aviv, organized by the October Council, a group formed by families of captives taken to Gaza.
- The protests occurred three days before Israel’s general election.
- Demonstrators gathered in Rabin Square, marching towards Hostages Square, demanding accountability for the government’s failure to prevent the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023.
- The October Council alerted law enforcement to potential disruptions from pro-government agitators.
- Leading figures from opposition parties, including Gadi Eisenkot and Yair Golan, participated.
- Polls indicated a tight race between Netanyahu’s bloc and Eisenkot’s.
- The October Council aimed to hold Israeli officials accountable and establish a state commission of inquiry.
- Netanyahu’s coalition government had refused to establish an independent commission, instead offering a ‘political’ commission with appointed members.
Original reporting
- Al Jazeera: Thousands of Israelis rally against Netanyahu gov’t days before election
2026-10-24T00:00:00+00:00 - France 24 English: Thousands take to Tel Aviv's streets for protests against Netanyahu
2026-10-24T18:21:55+00:00