Watch This | Roaring for Peace: Mass protests in Israel demand ceasefire or new elections

By Chuan Lung

Stunning! Thousands of angry Israelis took to the streets of Tel Aviv, blocking city thoroughfares in protest. Unlike student-led demonstrations such as "May 68" or the "Anti-Vietnam War," this is a nationwide outcry against the government's incompetence and callousness.

The Sinai Peninsula, a perpetual powder keg, has again ignited the Middle East. Israel's so-called "defensive" actions have indiscriminately rained fire upon Palestinian territories, slaughtering innocent civilians. These bloody scenes have shrouded Israel in anger and doubt.

The protests raged with unbridled fury, as the crowd believed the government was failing to ensure their security and was actually trying to fill the gap with innocent lives. Protesters passionately accused the government of deepening hatred with its conflict strategies, demanding a thorough reevaluation for a true path to peace. "I don't want my children to die on the battlefield!" Indeed, any government with a conscience should never allow civilians to become martyrs of war.

This protest isn't just a show of solidarity with Gaza but also a collective awakening of Israel's people towards a peaceful future. They have seen through the relentless cruelty of ongoing conflict and decided to challenge both government corruption and incompetence while yearning for a peaceful tomorrow. "Ceasefire tonight!" The unified voice of the nation roars like thunder, marking a potential turning point in the Israel-Palestine conflict. Let's continue to watch, hoping that the light of peace can penetrate this war-torn land.

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The author is from the Sichuan Agricultural University.