Published February 11,2024
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Several thousand folks took to the streets in Israel on Saturday, calling for the discharge of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, with some demanding the federal government resign.
Relatives of the hostages accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of torpedoing the continuing negotiations with Hamas, via worldwide mediators.
An settlement might “bring the hostages home tomorrow,” mentioned the mom of a younger Israeli being held in Gaza, in her speech. “I voted for you,” she shouted, addressing Netanyahu. “When will you vote for me?”
Participants at one other rally in Tel Aviv demanded the federal government step down and referred to as for brand new elections. Later within the night, a number of hundred demonstrators blocked a few of the metropolis’s primary visitors arteries and at the very least seven of the protesters concerned had been arrested.
There had been additionally related demonstrations in Jerusalem and Haifa, calling for the discharge of hostages.
Those being held hostage had been seized by Hamas fighters and different resistance actions in unprecedented assaults in October. They killed 1,200 folks and introduced one other 250 to Gaza, unleashing the present battle.
During a ceasefire in November, 105 hostages had been launched in return for 240 Palestinian prisoners. Hamas continues to be holding 136 folks, although at the very least 30 are prone to have died in accordance with Israeli estimates.
Egypt, Qatar and the US are attempting to arrange an extended ceasefire and permit for the trade of the hostages for Palestinian prisoners being held in Israel, in a number of phases. Negotiations are at present making sluggish progress.
Meanwhile the Israeli military continues to hold out huge airstrikes and a floor offensive in opposition to Hamas. More than 28,000 Palestinians have died within the conflict in Gaza, most of them civilians, in accordance with the regional well being authority.
Source: www.anews.com.tr