Former Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid, who currently serves as the opposition leader, has urged the government to address the ongoing demonstrations and the demands of the protesters. Lapid made these remarks during a rally outside the Knesset in Jerusalem, where families of hostages were present to voice their concerns.
One of the protesters, Danny Elgarat, the brother of a hostage, called on Prime Minister Netanyahu to step down, citing an end to corruption and shady dealings. The protesters, numbering in the thousands, gathered outside the parliament building, carrying flags and banners with messages demanding the safe return of the hostages.
