Thousands of Israelis demand the end of the war and hostage liberation in Tel Aviv!

Thousands of Israelis demand the end of the war and hostage liberation in Tel Aviv!

in Israel again took mass demonstrations, in which thousands of an agreement with Hamas entered Gaza to release the remaining hostages. These protests are directed not only against Hamas, but also against the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. In Tel Aviv in particular, people gathered to express their opinion about the Gaza War. On the posters there were emotional slogans like "How much blood will be shed?" And “ending the war” to read, while numerous posters showed the faces of the hostages that were still captured in Gaza. The situation is horrible; The Hamas has been holding 24 hostages under inhumane conditions for 521 days, while the released people reported abuse and torture.

The pressure on Netanyahu is growing, especially after critical statements by US President Biden. The demonstrators called for a ceasefire and the return of the last 101 hostages that were deported on October 7, 2023. Among the hostages are IDF soldiers and civilians who were kidnapped during a festival, such as Edan Alexander and Matan Angrest, whose families have received news that they have lived.

protests and their backgrounds

The demonstrations in Tel Aviv are part of a larger riser against the Israeli government and the ongoing military conflicts. Many protesters demand the release of the hostages. The motto of the last protests is particularly urgent: "We don't let them down - we don't give up". A sonic message from a captured Israeli soldier who asked for an exchange of prisoners increased the emotional pressure.

At the same time, the situation in the Gaza Strip is tense. Hamas not only holds the hostages, but also the remains of 35 other people. Military operations and air strikes from Israel on the Hisbollah arms camp in Lebanon are directly related to the conflict, which began on October 7, 2023 after a massacre in Israel, in which over 1,200 people were killed. The continuation of the fighting and the unstable ceasefire agreement make it clear the negotiations on the hostage, all the more difficult.

the hostages

The living conditions of the hostages are catastrophic, and many of them are also difficult for health. Numerous reports on torture, ill -treatment and deaths by Hamas are circulating. The hostages that continue to suffer also include twin brothers and family members, such as the brothers Ariel and David Cunio, which were kidnapped, with Ariel being still captivated.

• Edan Alexander (21), IDF soldier, emaciated in a video of Hamas.
• Matan Angrest (22), kidnapped on October 7, 2023.
• Gali and Ziv Berman (27), held separately.
• Elkana Bohbot (35) and Rome Braslavski (21), both kidnapped during the supernova festival.
• nimrod Cohen (20) and many more whose fates are uncertain.

The continuing uncertainty about the fate of hostages and the human tragedies that take place in the tunnels of Gaza remain a central topic in the protests. The indirect negotiations on ceasefire and hostage stagnate, while the population in Israel and the relatives of the hostages are pushing for a solution and above all for peace.

The events of the past few days show that the situation is complex and difficult. The demonstrators, many of them traumatized by the experiences of their loved ones, remind us of the human suffering that is often overlooked in this conflict.