Tens of thousands take to streets in ‘Night of Gallant 2’ – but protests over DM’s dismissal stay smaller than last time

Israelis block the Ayalon Highway in Tel Aviv as they protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to fire Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, November 5, 2024. Photo by Itai Ron/Flash90

Tens of thousands of Israelis took to the streets in protest over the second dismissal of Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on Tuesday night – but this time, demonstrations stayed much smaller, making it unlikely public pressure will succeed in overturning the prime minister’s decision once again.