'An endless nightmare named Netanyahu': Israeli public lacks energy to oust him during a war

While many Israelis are angry with the government, they are also still reeling from the October 7 attack and lack the energy to take the streets to protest en-masse

Family and supporters of the estimated 240 hostages held by Hamas in Gaza complete the final leg of a five-day solidarity rally calling for their return. Picture: AP/Leo Correa

“Maybe instead of talking about the dead, talk about the living. Stop talking about killing Arabs. Talk about saving Jews," shouted Hen Avigdori outside the Israeli parliament, or the Knesset, on Monday.

Avigdori’s wife and daughter were taken by Hamas on October 7. Along with other relatives of hostages, he had taken part in a five-day march from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem to pressure the Israeli government to agree on a deal to release hostages held in Gaza, who have now faced six weeks under heavy bombardment.