Daijiworld Media Network - Jerusalem

Jerusalem, Oct 25: Thousands of Israelis rallied against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, demanding a change of government and an independent inquiry into the security failures surrounding the Hamas-led October 7 attacks.

The demonstration came ahead of Israel’s pivotal election scheduled for Tuesday, October 27, with protesters calling for political accountability over the attacks and the circumstances that allowed them to take place.

The protesters demanded an independent investigation into the security lapses and called for a change in leadership, reflecting continuing public discontent over the government’s handling of the security crisis.

The October 7, 2023, Hamas-led attacks on Israel exposed major security failures and triggered a prolonged conflict, intensifying scrutiny of Netanyahu’s leadership and the government’s preparedness.

The rally highlighted the political pressure facing Netanyahu as Israelis prepared to vote, with questions over national security and accountability remaining central to the public debate.