Tens of thousands protest in downtown Tel Aviv

Tens of thousands gathered in Tel Aviv to demand change in Israel's upcoming elections, featuring Gadi Eisenkot, a leading candidate. The event included opposition leaders like Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid, advocating for an independent inquiry into the Hamas attacks. The demonstration, organized by the October Council, aimed to support the opposition bloc ahead of the October 27 elections. Despite the enthusiasm, polls suggest that Eisenkot's party may struggle to secure a majority in the Knesset without uniting with Arab parties. Another significant protest occurred simultaneously at Yitzhak Rabin Square, later merging with the main demonstration.