Israel is facing growing condemnation the prime minister describes as a "global campaign of lies," amid new plans to escalate the violence in Gaza.

Hundreds of thousands of protesters flooded the streets of Israel, including Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, on Saturday night to call for the release of the remaining hostages and object to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to expand military control of the Gaza Strip,

Israelis in Tel Aviv protested against the military takeover of Gaza City, as families of hostages pressured the government amid fears for their loved ones. View on euronews