The protests began at 06:29 in the morning, exactly when Hamas’ attack on Israel began on October 7
Movementswhich aim to put pressure on the government to enter into a agreement with the Hamas for the release of hostages, are taking place today throughout Israel, with the protesters to block roads and gather outside ministers’ houses.
The demonstrations began at 06:29 am local time and Greek time, exactly at the time when the Hamas attack began on October 7, as reported by Israeli media.
The participants in the mobilizations they flooded the streetscausing rush hour traffic problems on major thoroughfares across the country. They set tires on fire cars on the main boulevard connecting Tel Aviv to Jerusalem before police opened the road.
Small groups of protesters, holding loudspeakers and banners, also gathered outside from the residences of ministers and members of the government coalition.
“Complete failure! A complete failure!” chanted protesters outside the home of minister Ron Dermer, a close associate of Prime Minister Netanyahu.
Yesterday, tens of thousands of people demonstrated again calling on the government to secure a ceasefire agreement with Hamas in order to facilitate the release of hostages held by Hamas.
In Tel Aviv, the crowd chanted:Deal Now!“, according to a dpa reporter at the scene.
On the sidelines of the demonstration, protesters clashed with police, who made arrests, according to Israeli media.
At Kibbutz Or Haner, near the Gaza border, protesters hung a black balloon for each person killed in the attack and a yellow balloon for each hostage who remains held in Gaza.
Some Israelis disagree with the protesters’ demands and are pressuring Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reject a deal and continue military operations until all of the country’s goals are met.
Efforts to strike a hostage deal between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, after nine months of war, appear to have rekindled in recent days, with officials expressing optimism but pointing out that differences remain between the two sides. .
Gaza health authorities say more than 38,000 Palestinians have been killed in operations launched by Israel in response to a Hamas offensive in southern Israel that has left 1,200 dead and more than 250 abducted, according to Israeli figures.
Source :Skai
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