Global South World - Anti-War Protests https://www.globalsouthworld.com/rss/tag/Anti-War%20Protests en-US Anti-government protests erupt in Jerusalem amid war tensions: Video https://www.globalsouthworld.com/article/anti-government-protests-erupt-in-jerusalem-amid-war-tensions-video https://www.globalsouthworld.com/article/anti-government-protests-erupt-in-jerusalem-amid-war-tensions-video Sun, 03 May 2026 16:44:29 Z The demonstration in Jerusalem saw protesters accusing the government of Benjamin Netanyahu of fuelling in security through prolonged conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon. Marchers chanted slogans, held signs demanding an end to the war, and called for political change, with some former soldiers reportedly refusing service in protest. The rally is part of a broader wave of unrest across Israel, driven by criticism of the government’s handling of security, military strategy and the aftermath of the October 7 attacks, as well as demands for new elections and greater accountability.

]]> Global South World Anti-government protests erupt in Jerusalem amid war tensions ‘589 days of hell’: Israelis rally to end war, free remaining Gaza hostages https://www.globalsouthworld.com/article/589-days-of-hell-israelis-rally-to-end-war-free-remaining-gaza-hostages https://www.globalsouthworld.com/article/589-days-of-hell-israelis-rally-to-end-war-free-remaining-gaza-hostages Sun, 18 May 2025 09:24:37 Z The demonstration comes amid growing public frustration over the government’s handling of the war that began after Hamas’s attack on October 7, 2023. Of the 251 individuals taken hostage during that attack, Israeli authorities report that 57 remain in captivity in Gaza, including 34 confirmed dead by the military.

“589 days of hell since the October 7 massacre, and instead of bringing them all home by agreeing to the deal that is on the table, Netanyahu is dragging us into a needless political war that will lead to the death of the hostages and soldiers,” said Zahiro Shahar Mor, the nephew of slain hostage Avraham Munder, addressing the crowd of protesters.

Another demonstrator, speaking to AFP, expressed a complete lack of faith in the government . “My first hope is to see this government fall. Because I have no trust in them whatsoever, I would love the hostages to come back as fast as possible, but I cannot really trust them. So my first hope and my first message is, let's take this government down,” he said.

The protests coincided with a significant escalation in military activity. Gaza’s civil defence agency reported that Israeli air strikes on Sunday, May 18, resulted in the deaths of at least 33 people, with more than half identified as children .

In a statement, the Israeli military said the expansion of its operations is aimed at "achieving all the war's objectives," which include the release of hostages and "the defeat of Hamas."

]]> Global South World Amir Cohen REUTERS An Israeli military jeep patrols near the Israel-Gaza border