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Protests in Israel call for an end to war, video shows prominent Palestinian prisoner

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By Jane Arraf,

Ayesha Rascoe

Published August 17, 2025 at 9:02 AM EDT

Israelis are holding protests calling for their government to end the war in Gaza. Palestinian leaders have also condemned a far-right Israeli politician for berating a notable Palestinian prisoner.

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