In Israel, thousands took to the streets of Tel Aviv Saturday night to demand an immediate election to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government. Outside of Tel Aviv’s military headquarters, another major protest called on Netanyahu to prioritize the release of the remaining hostages in Gaza.

Michael Levy: “We have no time anymore. My brother has lost his wife, who was murdered in this horrible attack on October 7. He has a son, a 2-year-old son, who is waiting for him at home. He is now his father and his mother. And we need him back. I call for the Israeli government or any government in the world to do something, because we cannot wait anymore.”

On Sunday, Israel’s far-right Cabinet passed a declaration opposing the “unilateral recognition” of Palestinian statehood, saying any agreement on statehood must come through direct negotiations.