Thousands of Israelis demand investigation into October 7, a day before elections

In Tel Aviv, thousands protested against Prime Minister Netanyahu's government, demanding an independent investigation into the October 7 Hamas attack. Organizers claimed over 100,000 attended, including former hostages and families of victims. Opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot, a key challenger to Netanyahu, supports the call for an inquiry. Netanyahu faces criticism for delaying hostage release agreements and ignoring warnings about the impending attack. The October 7 assault resulted in approximately 1,200 Israeli deaths and over 250 abductions, while retaliatory actions in Gaza have led to over 74,000 Palestinian deaths and 175,000 injuries.