1. A massive demonstration was held in front of the Israeli Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem since Wednesday morning. Thousands of Israelis participated in the demonstration, protesting the government's policy of endangering the lives of Israeli prisoners by resuming the war on Gaza, and against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's announcement of the dismissal of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar.

Thousands of demonstrators headed toward the prime minister's official residence this afternoon, where they will demonstrate and set up a protest tent. Police have prohibited aerial filming of the demonstration with small drones.

The demonstration was attended by leaders of the protest movements against the plan to weaken the judicial system and who are demanding the continuation of the prisoner exchange between Israel and Hamas. Among the demonstrators were former IDF Chief of Staff and Knesset Member Gadi Eisenkot, head of the National Camp bloc Benny Gantz, and former Prime Minister Ehud Barak.

As part of the protests, demonstrators closed Highway 1, between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, this morning.

Protesters said, "Instead of implementing the agreement and returning all the kidnapped soldiers, Netanyahu fulfilled his pledge to Smotrich and decided to sacrifice our sons in order to preserve his coalition."

"The people of Israel have proven that they want the kidnapped soldiers, democracy, a normal state, and hope," said Amit Becher, chairman of the Bar Association, during the demonstration. "But the government's ultimate goal is to eliminate democracy and carry out a purge of the security establishment, the legal system, and the judiciary. This is a clear dictatorial operation."