Thousands of people took to the streets in Israel to protest the sacking of Defense Minister Yoav Galant.
In Tel Aviv, the central Ayalon highway was blocked, about 40 people were detained After Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the resignation of Defense Minister Yoav Galant, spontaneous protests began throughout the country - in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Haifa, and Be'er Sheva. In Tel Aviv, protesters burned tires on the roads and blocked the central Ayalon highway. In Jerusalem, people gathered near the residence of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, where police set up barriers.