Israel: Demonstrations and anger over killed hostages

Thousands protest in Israel to demand hostage swap deal with Palestinians

Thousands of Israelis are protesting in Tel Aviv against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government for not signing the ceasefire agreement with the Gaza Strip Source: Getty / Anadolu/Anadolu

Mourners have gathered in Israel for funerals and memorial services for six Israeli hostages who were killed in Gaza on Saturday. As a result, there were massive protests and strikes. The demonstrators called for a ceasefire to allow the remaining hostages to return. Meanwhile, military operations continue in the occupied West Bank and the United Nations has begun a polio vaccination campaign in the Gaza Strip.



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