A 'tent city' protest in Tel Aviv. Placards and banners at the Tel Aviv tent city. Israelis have been gathering across the country to protest against the rising costs of housing, with "tent cities" being erected in  , , , , and . On Saturday night tens of thousands marched from the encampment on Tel Aviv's , which has been a focal point for the protestors, to the Tel Aviv Museum. Rents in Tel Aviv are said to have risen by over 60 percent in four years. Buying costs have soared too, with estate agent Eli Melloul stating that the average price for an Israeli apartment has now reached 1 million shekels ($295,000). The demonstrators are urging the government to intervene and help reduce prices. Prime Minister  has pledged swift action, including streamlining planning and building regulations, and constructing 6,000 housing units. However none of these units are set for Tel Aviv. Some are calling for him to resign over the issue, and several members of the  also joined Saturday's march.
A 'tent city' protest in Tel Aviv. Placards and banners at the Tel Aviv tent city. Israelis have been gathering across the country to protest against the rising costs of housing, with "tent cities" being erected in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, , Haifa , and . On Saturday night tens of thousands marched from the encampment on Tel Aviv's , which has been a focal point for the protestors, to the Tel Aviv Museum. Rents in Tel Aviv are said to have risen by over 60 percent in four years. Buying costs have soared too, with estate agent Eli Melloul stating that the average price for an Israeli apartment has now reached 1 million shekels ($295,000). The demonstrators are urging the government to intervene and help reduce prices. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged swift action, including streamlining planning and building regulations, and constructing 6,000 housing units. However none of these units are set for Tel Aviv. Some are calling for him to resign over the issue, and several members of the Knesset also joined Saturday's march.
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