Call for truce
Thousands took to the streets on Saturday to demand the government reach a truce with Hamas to allow the release of the hundred hostages still held in the Gaza Strip.
A rally calling for the release of hostages held captive by Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip at “Hostage Square” in Tel Aviv, July 20, 2024. Photo by Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90.
The Hostages and Missing Families Forum led the demonstration in Tel Aviv, which included an audio recording of Matan Angrest, one of the hostages still in the enclave.
“Netanyahu, you must make the exchange between the prisoners in Israel and the prisoners here,” Matan says in the video, his first evidence of life since October 7.
Hamas occasionally releases scripted video and audio messages from Israeli hostages to pressure for a ceasefire.
Matan’s mother, Anat, played the recording following a speech in which she urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to disregard the hard-line members of his coalition, Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, in their opposition to an agreement with Hamas.
At least one person was arrested during the protests in Jerusalem, where there were minor clashes between demonstrators and police.
Negotiations for a cease-fire to free the Israeli hostages still held in the enclave have stalled despite efforts by mediating countries to restart the talks.
Reuters with EFE
Which part about HAMAS = TERRORISTS.. and WEAKNESS = MORE TERROR / MURDER/RAPE don’t those ( Lincoln project sponsored) demonstrators understand?
A ceasefire as agreed by Israel/Nathanyahu is not to the liking of ham-as, they want to be able to replenish their arms and sewage army.. and that’s why they need the corridor to Egypt.
Agreeing to that is like wishing for another 7/10!
Please Israel/ Nathanyahu stand strong!