In Tel Aviv, Saturday is no longer just the day of Shabbat, the traditional day of rest in Judaism, but also a day of protest. Fueled by anxiety and anger, the residents of this vibrant city have adopted a new routine, with one rallying cry after another as the country sinks deeper into crisis. April 5 was no exception: By evening, tens of thousands of people gathered in Israel's economic capital, with smaller demonstrations taking place in other parts of the country.

For many protesters, these marches started over two years ago. From the early days of January 2023, well before the massacres committed by Hamas in southern Israel, massive processions formed weekly against the judicial reform sought by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Then came October 7. The crowd expressed its support for the victims and their families, demanding the return of the 251 hostages captured by Hamas.

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