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December 30, 2024

Israelis Hold Nationwide Rallies to Demand Gaza Ceasefire Deal and Netanyahu Resignation
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Thousands of Israelis rallied in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Haifa and other
cities on Saturday night, demanding a ceasefire deal to release the
remaining hostages held in Gaza and calling on Prime Minister Benjamin
Netanyahu to step down. Families accused Netanyahu of sabotaging a
hostage release deal so that he could remain in power. The protests came
a day before Netanyahu underwent successful surgery to have his prostate
removed. Critics noted Netanyahu received anesthesia during his surgery
- something that's frequently inaccessible to Palestinians. An
International Criminal Court arrest warrant for Netanyahu for crimes
against humanity cites, among other things, Israel's blockade of
anesthetics and anesthesia machines from entering Gaza.


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