Hundreds of thousands of Israelis took to the streets of cities across the country demanding the release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip and the end of the war. Demonstrators blocked the main transport routes, including the road connecting Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, according to PAP.
In the hostage square in Tel Aviv, protesters spread a immense Israeli flag with portraits of people abducted. They besides set rows of empty children's carts with "Mother never surrenders", symbolizing children killed by Hamas fighters.
Mass mobilization
"I want them to come back and the war to end. And we will not halt protesting until that happens" - said the townwoman Dan told the writer of the Times of Israel portal. Hostage and Missing Families Forum announced that "hundreds of thousands of citizens will paralyze the country present with a clear demand: release 50 hostages, end the war".
The action was joined by opposition, business circles and trade unions, which called for a solidarity strike. Before Netanyahu's residence in Jerusalem, respective twelve people held banners calling for "the end of the war" and "bringing everyone home."
Political demands and tensions
The Manifestans urge the government to conclude a truce with Hamas, which in their opinion would consequence in the release of the detainees. Host Families and parts of Israeli society accuse Netanyahu of refusing specified an agreement for political reasons as reported by PAP.
Netanjahu's office demands that Hamas be disarmed and that power be transferred as the terms of any settlement, according to Wp. However, demonstrations take place erstwhile Israeli authorities announced preparations to take control of Gaza City as part of the offensive against Hamas.
Tragic conflict balance
According to the Israeli Army, 49 hostages are inactive being held in the Gaza Strip, 27 of whom are already dead. Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, 2023, killing 1,219 people, mostly civilians, and abducting 251 people.
As a consequence of the Israeli campaign, over 60,000 people were killed in the semi-enclave. Wp.pl reports that 36 people died in Gaza only on Saturday, including 21 at humanitarian aid distribution points. Palestinian territory is ruined, there is simply a humanitarian crisis, and most of the people of the Gaza Strip have become interior refugees.
Sources used: "PAP", "wp.pl" Note: This article has been edited with the aid of Artificial Intelligence.
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