Israel's prime minister has been accused of prioritizing his own political survival and the unity of his fractious right-wing Cabinet over bringing the hostages home.
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Thousands have taken to the streets in Tel Aviv, Israel to protest against the government of Benjamin Netanyahu. Protesters demanded an end to the war in Gaza and a ceasefire that would bring home the hostages still held by Hamas.
The Israeli prime minister has to convince his right-wing base that the arguments he made against ending the war for 15 months no longer apply.
Dressed entirely in black, a group of Israelis staged an open-air performance in Tel Aviv on Friday to demand an end to the war in Gaza and the return of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.
With his far-right coalition partners opposing an end to the war and threatening to quit, the Israeli prime minister may have to choose: them or the agreement.