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Hundreds of thousands of Israelis took to the streets on Sunday, calling for an immediate ceasefire following the discovery of six murdered hostages in Gaza.
Organized by the Hostage Families Forum and Israel’s largest labor union, an estimated 500,000 demonstrators gathered in multiple cities, making this the largest protest since the war began 11 months ago.
Protesters marched in Tel Aviv with symbolic coffins and set fires on major highways, expressing their outrage over the government’s handling of the hostage situation.
The protests were ignited after the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced that the bodies of six hostages, who had been killed in a tunnel in southern Gaza, were found over the weekend.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Hamas of killing the hostages in “cold blood,” but protesters and critics argue that Netanyahu’s refusal to agree to a ceasefire has prioritized his political future over the lives of the hostages and the peace of the nation.
Demonstrators also took to the streets outside Netanyahu’s office in Jerusalem, demanding the government put the safety and well-being of its citizens first.
The protesters also expressed frustration with Netanyahu’s perceived political maneuvering, accusing him of placing his own interests above national security.
Many voiced concerns that his government’s conditions for ceasefire deals were too rigid and unrealistic, hindering potential negotiations that could have saved lives and restored peace.
This widespread discontent highlights the growing tension between the Israeli government and its citizens as the conflict continues to escalate.
