Over 15,000 Israelis Protest to End Gaza War and Demand Hostage Deal
More than 15,000 people have taken to the streets in Israel demanding an end to the war in Gaza and urging Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to agree to a deal to free the remaining hostages. Families of hostages joined supporters in Jerusalem’s Paris Square, while large crowds also gathered in Tel Aviv. Of the 48 hostages still believed to be in Gaza, around 20 are thought to be alive. Israel has not formally responded to a proposed deal for their release and has maintained its position that all hostages must be freed in any agreement. Netanyahu has argued that total victory over Hamas will bring them home. Hamas abducted 251 people during its October 7, 2023 attack on southern Israel, which left about 1,200 people dead. Israel responded with a massive military campaign to dismantle Hamas, resulting in at least […]