• Activist groups have called for anti-government protests in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem on May 2-3. 
• The protests are intended to denounce the Israeli government’s failure to secure a hostage deal and ensure the return of Israeli hostages held in Gaza. 

May 2 

• The “Bring Them Home” activist group has called for a gathering at the “headquarters of the kidnapped families,” near Balfour Corner on Jerusalem’s Gaza Street at 13:45 (local time).  
• Additionally, a gathering has been organized in front of Israel’s Minister of Strategic Affairs, Ronald Dermer’s residence at 7 Shimshon Street (located at the intersection of Shimshon Street and Ya’el Street) in the Baka area of Jerusalem at 19:15.  

May 3 

• A demonstration titled “State of Israel vs Benjamin Netanyahu” is slated at Tel Aviv’s HaBima Square at 19:00. 
• Two other demonstrations, at Hakirya’s Begin Gate and at the Shaul HaMelech Boulevard in Tel Aviv will also take place at the same time.  
• The “Bring Them Home” activist group has scheduled a demonstration at Tel Aviv’s Hostages Square at 20:00.

Those operating or residing in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem on May 2-3 are advised to maintain heightened vigilance and allot for disruptions due to the slated protests and associated risk of localized violence.