Israelis block highways, call for hostage release, new elections

Thousands of protesters rallied around the country to protest the Government and call for the release of the hostages held by Hamas in Gaza on Saturday evening.

The main demonstrations took place on Kaplan Street in Tel Aviv, the site of weekly anti-Government protests, that have also been the location of several press conferences and speeches made by the families of the Gaza hostages and politicians.

The Police blocked Begin Road in Tel Aviv as protesters lit bonfires outside the Kirya military headquarters. These protests have already seen severe clashes between Police and protesters, with Police arriving with additional forces. (The Jerusalem Post) 

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