In a harrowing humanitarian scene that sent chills down the spine, hundreds gathered in the streets of Tel Aviv on Thursday evening in a demonstration against the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. They raised placards chanting against the ongoing aggression and denouncing the starvation policy that innocent civilians in the Gaza Strip are paying the price for.

It wasn’t just the slogans that stirred passersby’s emotions, but also the heartbreaking images carried by the protesters—emaciated children, mothers bidding farewell to their sons beneath the rubble, and eyes welling with tears from unbearable pain. These images shattered hearts before any words could be spoken.

The Absence of Humanity

Protesters cried out against the moral void, directing their outrage at Netanyahu. They demanded an immediate end to the war and called for him to be held accountable for what they described as a “humanitarian betrayal,” affirming that the ongoing siege and policy of collective punishment do not represent them or reflect the values of humanity.

“We Don’t Want War”

In one corner of the square, an elderly woman sat clutching a photo of a child she said was her grandson, who had perished in a previous airstrike on Gaza. Her voice trembled as she said, “I can’t remain silent anymore. It’s not fair that children are buried beneath rubble.”

Her tears said what no slogan could express, and her story quickly became the focus of media coverage.

“We don’t want a war that keeps us prisoners of hatred,” said one protester, eyes brimming with tears. “We’re here because we feel ashamed of what’s happening—because hunger doesn’t distinguish between children, and death doesn’t need a visa to arrive.”

That night, Tel Aviv was not just a city ringing with chants—it became a mirror reflecting deep pain and a cry of hope in the face of war’s machinery… hoping the message might reach those who refuse to listen.