Israelis hold anti-government protest in Jerusalem (10 images)

By Wade Sheridan

Thousands of Israelis join a protest against the government in Jerusalem on Tuesday. They have set up tents outside the Knesset, Israel's parliament, and are demanding the release of hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza and the removal of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

An Israeli protester dressed as a soldier with a closed mouth and rope around her hands protests in Jerusalem on April 2, 2024. Thousands of Israelis are demonstrating for the release of hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza and also demanding the ouster of the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Photo by Jim Hollander/UPI

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Protesters are camping out in tents outside the Knesset with their families, including 18-month-old Gilad, seen here. Photo by Jim Hollander/UPI

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Hundreds of protest tents have been set up along the road opposite the offices of Netanyahu and the Knesset. Photo by Jim Hollander/UPI

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An aerial view made with a drone shows the hundreds of tents along the road in the government center of Jerusalem. Photo by Jim Hollander/UPI

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