In pictures: Israel peace rally

1 of 7 Tens of thousands of Israelis packed into Rabin Square in Tel Aviv in one of the biggest demonstrations in recent years.

2 of 7 It was called to show support for Ariel Sharon's plan to withdraw from the Gaza Strip.

3 of 7 Many Israelis want peace talks with the Palestinians to resume.

4 of 7 Demonstrators showed their opposition to holding on to the West Bank and Gaza.

5 of 7 Protesters called on the government to carry out its plan to scrap Jewish settlements.

6 of 7 It was a massive show of strength by the peace camp which has lost ground in recent years.

7 of 7 Opposition Labour Party leader Shimon Peres told the crowd Israel would eventually "say good-bye" to Gaza.