Thousands of Israelis took to the streets outside the prime minister's residence in Jerusalem to protest Benjamin Netanyahu's policies and what they see as an attempt to weaken democracy. The protesters called for Netanyahu to stand down and criticized his handling of the recent war with Hamas. Some accused him of using the war to distract from his personal troubles, including ongoing criminal cases against him. The demonstration was organized by anti-Netanyahu groups and grew throughout the day, with four protesters being arrested for attempting to break through barricades.