"We hope the world hears us and knows that the people of Israel are not the government of Israel," said one protester.

“We hope the world hears us and knows that the people of Israel are not the government of Israel,” said one protester.

Israelis protested on Saturday night, calling for a ceasefire and the resignation of hardline Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Tens of thousands took to the streets in Tel Aviv to demand that the government reach a deal with Hamas to secure the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza.

They also called for new elections, accusing Netanyahu of prolonging the conflict to keep himself in power.

  • nifty@lemmy.worldEnglish
    73·
    8 months ago

    People like me get no love from anyone because I want the Jewish people to have Israel as their country, and I want to help protect the rights of Israelis. I also want the same for Palestinians.

    People who perpetuate genocide against anyone shouldn’t be tolerated by civilized societies. The fact that mass killings exist in any form in human history is not a role model for the future.

    • Andy@slrpnk.netEnglish
      511·
      8 months ago

      I find it helps to name check the position you’re describing, which is “a one-state solution”.

      • nifty@lemmy.worldEnglish
        123·
        8 months ago

        How is what I am describing one-state? The reasonable path forward, which limits bloodshed and violence, is supporting both Israel’s and Palestine’s right to exist.

        • Andy@slrpnk.netEnglish
          11·
          8 months ago

          Sorry, I think I had a different comment open in a different tab and got confused before I had to run off to do something.

          I’ll leave it up, because I don’t like to delete comments that have been replied to.