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- ↑ "Israel's Netanyahu dismisses his defense minister as wars rage. Protests erupt across country". Associated Press. November 5, 2024 – via Yahoo News.
- ↑ Schejter, Iddo (5 November 2024). "Skirmishes between police and demonstrators outside Netanyahu's residence". The Times of Israel. Retrieved 6 November 2024.
- ↑ Laznik, Jacob; Grunblatt, Darcie (2024-11-05). "'Take to the streets': Opposition calls for protests across Israel after Gallant's firing". The Jerusalem Post. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
- ↑ Lehmann, Noah (5 November 2024). "Thousands blocking Tel Aviv highway to protest 'traitor' Netanyahu". The Times of Israel. Retrieved 6 November 2024.