Israelis and Palestinian citizens of Israel protest in Haifa against war

Hundreds of Israelis and Palestinian citizens of Israel are taking part in an anti-war protest in the city of Haifa.

According to Haaretz, police initially refused to approve the protest, but following a petition filed by Hadash and the Association for Civil Rights in Israel to the Supreme Court of Justice, the police authorised the protest, limiting its attendance to 700.

Dozens of police officers are at the scene and border control officers are in the vicinity of the area.

The protesters are holding up signs that say "No to War", "Everyone for Everyone" and "Stop the Genocide". The protest will last for two hours.