Israeli police fired water cannons at crowds of protesters demanding a deal to free the remaining hostages in Gaza and arrested 38 people "for acts including disturbing public order and endangering public safety," a police spokesperson told Newsweek .

Why It Matters

Many Israelis have grown increasingly critical of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu 's handling of the more than 22-month war in Gaza, as hostages remain captive and calls mount for their release and a ceasefire deal with Hamas . Meanwhile, those in Netanyahu's Cabinet have called for a more aggressive military offensive in Gaza.

Netanyahu has vowed to take Gaza City by force, a stance that has divided Israelis who fear further military action could endanger the hostages' survival.

What To Know

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