Massive Protests Sweep Israel, Demanding Release of Hostages Held in Gaza

The conflict in Gaza intensified following the October 7 attack by Hamas, during which around 2,500 militants crossed the border from the Gaza Strip into Israel, resulting in casualties and the taking of hostages.

Sep 15, 2024 - 07:30

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Massive Protests Sweep Israel, Demanding Release of Hostages Held in Gaza

Tel Aviv: Thousands of demonstrators against the Israeli government have assembled through the center of Tel Aviv, demanding greater efforts to arrive the liberate of hostages held captive in Gaza, Al Jazeera reported. Earlier on Saturday, Israeli protesters gathered at army headquarters and other government buildings, chanting slogans against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. They urged him to negotiate peace with Hamas to secure the liberate of over a hundred prisoners still held through the conflict-ridden area.

Following the recovery of the bodies of six hostages from Gaza two weeks ago, widespread protests have erupted around the world again in Israel. Last weekend’s demonstration, in accordance with Al Jazeera, drew an estimated 750,000 participants.

Families of the captives, who participated in Saturday’s march, voiced their frustration with the federal government’s ineffective attempts to secure the liberate of their members of the family. Many blamed Netanyahu for the failure to arrive a settlement, believing he was once prolonging the conflict to preserve his grip on power all during the war.

The conflict in Gaza intensified following the October 7 attack by Hamas, all by which around 2,500 militants crossed the border from the Gaza Strip into Israel, leading to casualties and the taking of hostages. Israel has characterised its Gaza offensive as concentrated on Hamas’ infrastructure with the goal of doing away with the entire terror group while making efforts to minimise civilian casualties.