Aug 5, 2025
Hundreds of thousands of Israelis are taking to the streets—not to deny what happened on October 7, but because of it.
They’ve seen the horrors of Hamas firsthand. They supported the war at the start. But nearly a year later, with hostages still in Gaza, soldiers still dying, and no clear end in sight, Israelis are demanding something different: a deal to bring everyone home and end the war.
These protests aren’t fringe—they’re mainstream. They’re backed by the hostage families. And they reflect what the majority of Israelis now believe: choosing a hostage deal is not weakness. It’s the only way forward.
