Mass Rallies Across Israel, Speakers Urge Soldiers to Refuse to Occupy Gaza, Calls to Launch General Strike

Tens of thousands gathered in Tel Aviv’s Hostage Square and in front the army headquarters on Saturday evening, August 9, to protest the Israeli cabinet’s decision to approve far-right Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to occupy all Gaza Strip. Additional protests and rallies take place Saturday throughout the country, including at the southern Sha’ar HaNegev…