💨 Abstract

On August 17, 2025, hundreds of thousands of protesters gathered in Tel Aviv and other major Israeli cities to demand the release of 50 hostages still held in Gaza. Organizers estimated over a million participants nationwide, marking one of the largest protests since the start of the Gaza war nearly two years prior. The demonstrations commenced at 6:29 AM, coinciding with the exact time that Hamas launched its deadly attack on October 7.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff