Protests erupt in Tel Aviv following defense minister Galant's dismissal | WATCH

In the wake of Defense Minister Yoav Galant's dismissal amid ongoing conflict, hundreds of demonstrators took to the streets of Tel Aviv, expressing outrage and frustration over the decision. Protesters blocked traffic on the Ayalon Highway, a major route through the city, and set fires along the road, creating scenes of unrest and heightened tension in Israel's capital.

Anti-government organizations, as well as families of hostages, joined in the protests, condemning the timing and implications of Galant's removal from office. According to The Times of Israel, these groups have called for sustained demonstrations, urging citizens to voice their disapproval of what they see as destabilising actions by the government during a period of heightened security concerns.

Demonstrations in Tel Aviv after the dismissal of Galant
Several hundred demonstrators blocked traffic on the Ayalon highway and set several fires to protest the firing of Yoav Galant in the middle of the war.
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Authorities have responded by increasing security measures across key sites. Police have been deployed to secure the prime minister's residence in Jerusalem, as well as the headquarters of the Israeli army in Tel Aviv, in an effort to prevent further escalation.

Galant's dismissal has sparked debate across Israel, with citizens and political analysts questioning the timing of the decision, given the ongoing conflict. The dismissal is widely viewed as a divisive move, stirring public discontent and raising concerns about national security during an already volatile period.