Photos: 5,000 in Tel Aviv say YES to 1967 borders

A meager turnout of only a few thousand people gathered in Tel Aviv Saturday evening to call for a Palestinian state along the pre-Six Day War 1967 borders. The protest was organized by Israeli political parties and organizations across what is considered in Israel the leftist spectrum, from Peace Now to Hadash.

The demonstration was a direct response to Prime Minister Netanyahu’s announcement in Washington last month that he refuses to withdraw to 1967 borders. The message of the protest was that the establishment of a Palestinian state within these borders is in Israel’s interest of long-term peace and security.

Photos: 5,000 in Tel Aviv say YES to 1967 borders
Hadash MK Dov Khenin amongst other government officials at protest. Signs say : "67 - Palestinian state alongside Israel"
Photos: 5,000 in Tel Aviv say YES to 1967 borders
"Yes! Palestinian state within 1967 borders
Photos: 5,000 in Tel Aviv say YES to 1967 borders
Sign showing Prime Minister Netanyahu: "Refuser of Peace"
Photos: 5,000 in Tel Aviv say YES to 1967 borders
"Bibi, meet Palestine." (Yossi Gurvitz)
Photos: 5,000 in Tel Aviv say YES to 1967 borders
A child holds a Palestinian flag (Yossi Gurvitz)

Photos: 5,000 in Tel Aviv say YES to 1967 borders
Protesters bearing Hadash party signs read "Israel and Palestine, two states." (Yossi Gurvitz)
Photos: 5,000 in Tel Aviv say YES to 1967 borders
A counter protester being separated from the demonstration by police holds a sign reading "One state, for one nation." (Yossi Gurvitz)
Photos: 5,000 in Tel Aviv say YES to 1967 borders
A protester's sign, resembling a death notice reads "Bibi, the nation is with you - on the way to destruction." (Yossi Gurvitz)
Photos: 5,000 in Tel Aviv say YES to 1967 borders
A youth holds an Israeli flag (Yossi Gurvitz)

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