Protesters called for a ceasefire deal to free dozens of hostages held in Gaza by Hamas militants, and for early elections.
Israeli society was broadly united immediately after October 7, 2023, when Hamas killed some 1,200 people in Israel during a cross-border attack and took 250 others hostage.
Nearly six months of conflict in Gaza have renewed divisions over the leadership of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, though the country remains largely in favour of the war.
Mr Netanyahu has vowed to destroy Hamas and free all hostages, yet those goals have been elusive. While Hamas has suffered heavy losses, it remains intact.
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