On Saturday evening, thousands of Israelis took to the streets in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem to express their frustration and concerns over the situation in Gaza. The protesters were demanding that Benjamin Netanyahu’s government accept the agreement for the release of hostages, which was presented by American President Joe Biden the day before.
In Tel Aviv, demonstrators were seen holding signs and banners expressing their support for the agreement. One demonstrator dressed as the Statue of Liberty called for an immediate approval of the deal to free the hostages, while others expressed their hope that Biden would be able to help secure their release. Many demonstrators feared that Netanyahu may jeopardize the agreement and urged all government ministers and coalition members to support it.
The Forum of Families of Hostages and Missing Persons issued a statement emphasizing the importance of immediately approving the agreement to bring an end to the hostage crisis in Gaza. Despite threats from far-right Israeli ministers to leave the government if the agreement goes through, families of those held captive are urging all government officials and coalition members to support it and not risk their safety.
The conflict in Gaza has resulted in numerous casualties on both sides, with a significant number of people still being held hostage. The situation remains tense, with hopes resting on a possible ceasefire agreement that includes releasing those held captive in Gaza. Protesters in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem continue to rally for the safe return of those held captive, with hopes that an agreement will be reached soon.
Demonstrators marched through Tel Aviv’s main thoroughfare on Saturday evening, chanting slogans such as “Free them now” and “End this occupation.” They waved Israeli flags and carried banners reading “No more blood on our hands” as they made their way towards Jerusalem’s city hall.
In Jerusalem, protesters gathered outside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s residence, calling for him to accept Biden’s proposal for hostage release negotiations.
A statement from the Forum of Families of Hostages and Missing Persons emphasized that immediate action must be taken if any further harm is done to those still being held captive in Gaza.
“We cannot wait any longer,” said one member of the forum. “It is time for Israel’s leadership to put aside politics and make sure these innocent people are freed from their suffering.”
As night fell on Saturday evening, hundreds gathered outside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s residence in Jerusalem, calling on him
