A massive protest rally is scheduled to take place in Tel Aviv on October 27th, demanding a change of government and an investigation into security failures that led to the October 7th Hamas attacks. The rally is part of a broader movement against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is facing significant pressure from the public ahead of the upcoming election.
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Mass rally against Netanyahu ahead of pivotal Israeli election
Thousands of Israelis rallied against PM Benjamin Netanyahu, demanding a change of government and an independent inquiry into the security failures surrounding the Hamas-led October 7th attacks. The election will be held on Tuesday October 27.
Published On 25 Oct 2026
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