Tel Aviv Roads Closed for Hostages Square Rally Calling for State Inquiry
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Thousands gathered in Tel Aviv's Hostages Square for a rally organized by "October Council" demanding a state commission of inquiry into the October 7th massacre. Roads were closed for the event, which featured speeches, musical performances, and video screenings. Opposition leaders attended the rally, which faced a dismissed petition from the Likud party seeking to block its broadcast and a warning from organizers about potential disruptions.
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- Thousands attended a Tel Aviv rally calling for a state inquiry into the October 7th massacre.
- Roads in Tel Aviv were closed to accommodate the "October Council" organized event.
- The rally featured performances by Hadag Nahash, Dana Berger, and Anya Bukstein.
- Opposition leaders Yair Lapid, Avigdor Lieberman, and Yair Golan were present.
- A Likud petition to block the rally's broadcast was dismissed by the Central Elections Committee.
- Organizers warned police of potential disruptions by groups linked to coalition parties.
Roads in Tel Aviv were closed on Saturday evening ahead of a rally at Hostages Square organized by "October Council." The group is calling for the establishment of a state commission of inquiry into the October 7th massacre. Organizers anticipate thousands of attendees, with pre-registered organized transportation from across the country.
The rally, themed "After three years of struggle, we are starting to fix," will feature hosts Yossi Marshek and Titi Aynaw. Performers will include the band Hadag Nahash, Dana Berger, and Anya Bukstein. Special videos documenting victims and families' stories from October 7th will be screened. The event will open with Rabbi Elhanan Danino, father of Uri Danino, who was abducted and murdered by Hamas. Other speakers include Zuli Giyongyoshi, the adoptive uncle of hostage survivor Abigail Idan, and her brothers Michael, Amalia and Daniel Aloni, a survivor abducted with her daughter Emilia.
"October Council" emphasized that this is a civilian rally by families, not affiliated with any political party. Their central message is the demand for an independent state commission of inquiry into the October 7th events, alongside calls for responsibility, unity, hope, and repair. Opposition Leader Yair Lapid, Yisrael Beiteinu Chairman Avigdor Lieberman, and Democrats Chairman Yair Golan are expected to attend but not speak.
Earlier in the week, the Likud party petitioned the Central Elections Committee to prevent the rally's broadcast on major channels, claiming it was election propaganda. However, the petition was dismissed by Committee Chairman Judge Noam Solberg due to insufficient factual basis.
"October Council" also sent a letter to Police Commissioner Dany Levy, warning of attempts to disrupt the rally. They cited information from credible sources and party leaders suggesting that individuals connected to coalition parties might attempt provocations. The council requested increased police presence and preventative measures against any disruption, stating that any external disruption attempts are not their responsibility and that they expect the police to prevent such incidents proactively.
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