Israeli protesters demand release of hostages in Gaza

Tel Aviv, Israel – Thousands of Israelis staged an agitation against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government on 17thJune to get the hostages released, who are still in Gaza. They have demanded ceasefire to bring back the hostages to their motherland. People accused Netanyahu of failing to handle the war against Hamas militants.

On 7thOctober 2023, Hamas militants held 251 Israeli hostages. Israel claims that 116 are still in Hamas captivity.