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February 19, 2024

Israelis Rally in Tel Aviv to Demand New Elections, Return of Hostages
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In Israel, thousands took to the streets of Tel Aviv Saturday night to
demand an immediate election to replace Prime Minister Benjamin
Netanyahu and his government. Outside of Tel Aviv's military
headquarters, another major protest called on Netanyahu to prioritize
the release of the remaining hostages in Gaza.

Michael Levy: "We have no time anymore. My brother has lost his wife,
who was murdered in this horrible attack on October 7. He has a son, a
2-year-old son, who is waiting for him at home. He is now his father and
his mother. And we need him back. I call for the Israeli government or
any government in the world to do something, because we cannot wait
anymore."

On Sunday, Israel's far-right Cabinet passed a declaration opposing the
"unilateral recognition" of Palestinian statehood, saying any agreement
on statehood must come through direct negotiations.


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