India, Oct. 25 -- Thousands of Israelis gathered in Tel Aviv on Saturday to protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government and demand an independent inquiry into the security failures that led to the Hamas-led attacks of October 7, 2023.

The demonstration took place at Hostages Square, three days before Israel's general election, the first since the war on Gaza began. Protesters called for accountability over the government's failure to prevent the attacks.

The rally was organised by the October Council, a group formed by families of captives taken to Gaza. The group has campaigned for an independent state commission of inquiry into the events surrounding the attacks.

"Three days before the election, we will hold the cu...