Thousands of Israelis went to the streets of Tel Aviv, protesting against government plans to occupy the city of Gaza. Demonstrators, including families of hostages held by Hamas, inform that a decision may mean a death conviction for their loved ones. Protesters besides appeal to U.S. president Donald Trump to intervene to immediately end the war.
The demonstration in Tel Aviv brought together hostage families and citizens opposed to further escalation of the conflict. Among the protesters was Lishay Miran Lavi, the wife of the hostage of Omri Miran, who told Reuters: "The decision of the government may mean a death conviction for the people we love most".
Protesters besides made an appeal to U.S. president Donald Trump, calling on him to intervene to immediately end the war. Another demonstrators, Rami Dar, powerfully criticized the government: "They are fanatics. They do things contrary to the interests of the country."
Society demands the end of war
According to fresh public opinion polls, the overwhelming majority of Israeli citizens polled are in favour of the immediate end of the war. Israelis believe that ending the conflict is to facilitate the release of the remaining 50 hostages held by terrorists from Hamas.
According to the Israeli authorities, there are inactive about 20 people kidnapped on October 7, 2023. On Friday, the Netanyahu government announced that the Israeli army would search to occupy the city of Gaza, which was met with criticism both within the country and in the world.
Concerns about the destiny of the hostages
According to Reuter, in the circles of the Israeli army, further, determined military operations in the Gaza Strip could endanger the remaining hostages. The military are afraid that intensification can lead to tragedy.
In the Hamas attack on confederate Israel of October 7, 2023, more than 1.2 1000 people were killed and about 250 were kidnapped. In response, the Israeli army launched an offensive in the Gaza Strip, in which over 60,000 people died, most civilians.
The UN and relief organizations are informing that the humanitarian situation in the enclave is disastrous. Gazans face a deficiency of basic livelihoods and infrastructure has been mostly destroyed.
(PAP) Note: This article was edited with Artificial Intelligence.
