Thousands Protest Israel's Eternal War After Restrictions Eased in Tel Aviv

Thousands of Israelis gathered at Habima Square in Tel Aviv on April 11, 2026, protesting Israel's eternal war.

The protest came after wartime restrictions on public gatherings were eased.

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A smaller demonstration the previous week had been dispersed by police who made at least 17 arrests.

Protesters held signs reading More suffering in Lebanon will not bring us security.

Ifat Kalderon said The reality is the same as before, perhaps even worse.

The Israeli government faced a double challenge between maintaining internal security and containing rising public anger.

The protests were met with force by Israeli police who used violence to disperse crowds.

Videos showed violent treatment by police and protesters shouting anti-war slogans.

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Medics performed CPR on a protester who suffered a heart attack.

Israeli activist Alon Li-Green posted that he was detained and vowed resistance.

Protests also took place in Haifa, Jerusalem, and Be'er Sheva.

This marked the sixth consecutive week of demonstrations.

Opinion polls showed Israelis lowering their expectations from the war on Iran.

81 percent supported the war in early March, but only 36 percent trusted Netanyahu by early April.

The impact on Iran's nuclear program was viewed as less certain.

The protests reflected growing public skepticism about the military campaign.

Protesters coordinated gatherings under the slogan of ending Israel's eternal war.

Benjamin, a socialist activist, lamented the government only cuts budgets to fund its war machine.

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Ephraim, 75, said This is a fascist country.

Netanyahu boasted of historic successes in a recorded address.

This rhetoric of victory was failing to convince a growing portion of the population.