Israeli police arrested 38 people on Sunday during a nationwide protest that demanded that the government sign a contract for the release of the hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.
Protesters gathered at dozens of points in Israel, including politicians’ homes, military headquarters and major highways. Police sprayed water cannons as they blocked the road. Several restaurants and theatres closed their doors for a day of solidarity.
The “Day of Suspension” was organized by groups representing hostages and survivors’ families. Comes after Israel announces a plan The attack was expanded in Gaza What the protesters fear would put the remaining hostages even more in danger.
“Military pressure won’t bring back the hostages — it’s just killing them,” former hostage hostage Abel Yehod said at a demonstration in Tel Aviv Square. “The only way to get them back is through trading at once without a game.”
There are 50 hostages believed to remain in Gaza. It is believed that only about 20 people are still alive.
On Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said one of Israel’s conditions to end the ongoing war in Gaza was what he called “security control” over the Israeli strip. The plan was rejected by both Palestinians. International condemnation.
Netanyahu had requested it before Immediate release of hostages But he balances the threat of rebellion from within his coalition. When Israel agreed to a ceasefire in which the hostages were released, far-right members of his cabinet threatened to overthrow his government. They say they don’t support transactions that allow Hamas maintains power.
The situation in Gaza
Israel is preparing to move Palestinians from the combat zone to South Gaza as plans progress for military attacks in some of the territory’s most populous regions.
For more than two weeks, international aid has been aired to Gaza. However, according to the United Nations and humanitarian agencies, they are not suitable for the entire strip. They say aid doesn’t reach those in the most needy, sometimes falling into the oceans and red zones, and even in crowded areas where tents injure or kill people.
At least 17 donors said they were killed by Israeli forces on Sunday, according to a hospital in Gaza.
Tens of thousands of people have already been killed in Gaza, and most of the strip population is evacuated. The United Nations warns of that level Famine and malnutrition The enclave is the best since the war began.
