Anger is mounting against Prime Minister Netanyahu as protesters demand greater efforts to secure the release of captives held in Gaza. Tens of thousands of grieving and outraged Israelis took to the streets after the discovery of six dead captives in Gaza.
This massive outpouring of anger appears to be the largest protest in the 11-month-long war. Some demonstrators believe it could be a turning point, though the country remains deeply divided. In an effort to increase pressure, Israel’s largest trade union, Histadrut, has called for a general strike on Monday, aiming to shut down or disrupt key sectors of the economy, including banking, healthcare, and the country’s main airport.