Families of hostages launch protests in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem

Families of Israeli hostages captured by Hamas took to the streets of Tel Aviv on Thursday morning, staging a dramatic protest that disrupted traffic on the Ayalon routes towards the north, Report informs via i24.

Clutching a poignant sign that read, "Either Rafah or a deal. We choose life!" the protesters demanded immediate action for the release of their loved ones. Two have been arrested.

In Jerusalem, women gathered in front of the Israeli Prime Minister's residence, placing large photos of individuals abducted and held captive by Hamas. This symbolic gesture aimed to draw attention to the plight of those kidnapped and to pressure the government for their safe return.

The women's protest, advocating for the release of the abductees, emphasized the emotional toll of the situation. "A very grim morning, Prime Minister of Israel," they declared, highlighting that individuals kidnapped during the government's tenure have endured 209 days in captivity within Gaza's tunnels.