Israeli families rally for the release of captives held in Gaza, criticising Benjamin Netanyahu's government's failure to negotiate a swap deal.
Israeli families rally for the release of captives held in Gaza, criticising Benjamin Netanyahu's government's failure to negotiate a swap deal.Demonstrators gather during a rally by the relatives of Israeli hostages held in Gaza since October 7, and supporters, call for the hostages' release outside the defence ministry headquarters in Tel Aviv on May 11, 2024. / Photo: AFP
They added, “We don't have much time,” urging Israelis “to participate in the central demonstrations in Tel Aviv.” She added, “As long as Netanyahu is in power, the hostages will not return; he does not want them back in the homeland.” Tel Aviv believes 134 Israelis are being held in Gaza, while Israel is holding 9,000 Palestinians in its jails.
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