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"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.

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[–] [email protected] 189 points 7 months ago (4 children)

I wish them luck. They have an uphill climb against someone cementing dictatorial powers but I hope they can achieve those goals.

[–] [email protected] 45 points 7 months ago

Unfortunately this can be said for a few nations now at this point

[–] [email protected] 22 points 7 months ago (4 children)

All the research I'm doing right now points to them just wanting their hostages back. Can anyone post evidence of citizens protesting the war on the grounds of genocide?

I just don't see the humanity here... I want to see it, but I can't find any evidence at all that they are against the actual atrocities being committed. If there is a huge vocal outcry for this, then their media (and/or ours) is doing overtime to hide it.

[–] [email protected] 26 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 children)

It's interesting that Lemmy has pretty okay representation globally, not great but OK.

Are there any lemmings in Israel that can tell us what's going on?

I think it's important not to project into these protesters what we would like them to be protesting about. We need to hear their words, from them.

[–] [email protected] 15 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 children)

I've seen a couple and they were mostly Zionists defending the genocide. So far, they haven't reflected well on their state, but if there's anyone who actually doesn't like the atrocities committed by Israel in Israel, I'd be curious to see if they exist here. The only one I've seen in articles is that one who sent to jail instead of participate in the IDF.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 8 points 7 months ago

No, but I could see the misunderstanding. When I said "here", I meant on Lemmy. I was just commenting on the people from Israel I've met so far on Lemmy. And how I also would love to see some more varied opinions from Israelis here on Lemmy, because the few I've run into were pretty pro-genocide.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 7 months ago

You won't be able to find reliable information because Israel has a lot of ability to influence discourse especially online. They will kill and threaten journalists. They are the global leader in providing computer exploits and spy tools to nation-states. Don't forget that nothing happened at Tienamen square, and there is no war in ba sing se.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago

Standing.together.english on Instagram.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago

Is there any suggestion that they're protesting against "genocide"?

Is it possible you're looking at this situation through a particular lens?

[–] [email protected] 10 points 7 months ago

Israellis are basically the only people on the planet that can stop this genocide. I said that back in November, it's still true now.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 7 months ago

Not going to be easy when so many other corrupted governments are aiding this one