People
hold signs during a rally in Tel Aviv's Rabin Square, to show
solidarity with residents of Israel's southern communities, who have
been targeted by Palestinian rockets and mortar salvoes, August 14,
2014. (Reuters / Baz Ratner)
Thousands of people in Tel Aviv rallied to show
support for the IDF's military campaign in Gaza, urging the government
forces to stop Hamas rocket attacks on Israel once and for all.
An estimated 10,000
Israelis gathered in Rabin Square for first major demonstration
since Operation Protective Edge began on July 8, officially to
protect Israeli civilians from the barrage of rockets launched
from the militant organization on the Gaza strip.
People
hold signs during a rally in Tel Aviv's Rabin Square, to show
solidarity with residents of Israel's southern communities, who have
been targeted by Palestinian rockets and mortar salvoes, August 14,
2014. The sign reads "Conquer Gaza now". (Reuters / Baz Ratner)
"I have full confidence in the government and in the army,
but at the same time I ask as mayor of Sderot that they put an
end to this situation once and for all," AFP reports.
"Finish the job!" he said.
"This is a universal
principle. We want to live in peace," he added.
A
girl holds a sign during a rally in Tel Aviv's Rabin Square, to show
solidarity with residents of Israel's southern communities, who have
been targeted by Palestinian rockets and mortar salvoes, August 14,
2014. (Reuters / Baz Ratner)
"Occupy Gaza now!" placards were seen in the crowd, as the IDF
claims Hamas has launched more than 3,500 rockets since beginning
of the Israeli campaign, killing three civilians.
Israel strikes targets in Gaza despite prolonged
truce
"We all came here to send the message that rocket fire on the
south is not only a problem for the south but a problem for the
rest of the country," said Haim Yelin, head of the Eshkol
regional council.
He thanked the military for launching the offensive.
"I hope they will transform the military victory into a
political victory that will bring quiet to the whole
country," he said.
A
man holds a sign during a rally in Tel Aviv's Rabin Square, to show
solidarity with residents of Israel's southern communities, who have
been targeted by Palestinian rockets and mortar salvoes, August 14,
2014. (Reuters / Baz Ratner)
To root-out Hamas' smuggling tunnels and stop rocket launches on
Israel, the IDF has been assaulting Gaza from land, sea and air
for over a month, leaving at least 1,962 Palestinians dead - most
of them civilians, including women and children - and sacrificing
the lives of 64 Israeli soldiers in battles with Hamas.
Israelis
gather during a protest calling on the government and the army to end
Palestinian rocket attacks from Gaza once and for all, in the
Mediterranean city of Tel Aviv on August 14, 2014. Hebrew writting on
placard reads "an entire generation demands clonex (anti-anxiety
medication)." (AFP Photo / Gali Tibbon)
Israelis
gather during a protest calling on the government and the army to end
Palestinian rocket attacks from Gaza once and for all, in the
Mediterranean city of Tel Aviv on August 14, 2014. Hebrew writting on
placard reads "strong together." (AFP Photo / Gali Tibbon)
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