10 months have passed since the Gaza war, more than 40 thousand people have died in this war. The world’s major powers are trying to bring about a ceasefire, but no agreement has been reached between Hamas and Israel yet. Protests are being held in Israel against Benjamin Netanyahu’s government for ceasefire and release of hostages.
The protesters demonstrating in Tel Aviv demanded an agreement for the exchange of prisoners as soon as possible. Some protesters threatened that if Netanyahu did not resign, they would also kill him. The families of the people held hostage in Gaza demonstrated in Tel Aviv on Saturday and demanded the government to take steps to release the hostages.
Israel at a crucial juncture
The protesters demonstrating in front of the Security Ministry in Tel Aviv said that Israel is at a crucial juncture, either there will be a deal for the hostages or the war will spread further. Apart from this, demonstrations were also held in Haifa and Karmiel for the exchange of prisoners. Protesters say that Minister Ben-Gvir has failed to release the hostages. Israeli opposition leader Benny Gantz warned that the prisoners held by Hamas do not have any more time left. Benny Gantz stressed that the government should soon reach an agreement with Hamas for the release of the hostages.
Hostages may lose their lives
Israeli security and intelligence officials recently informed Netanyahu that time is running out to make any deal. Intelligence officials have given this information to Netanyahu in a meeting called to prepare to avoid possible attacks by Iran proxy. He warned that delay in talks and stubborn attitude could cost the lives of prisoners.
Let us tell you, about 250 Israelis were taken hostage by Hamas in the Hamas attack on October 7. Of these hostages, women, sick and elderly have been released in the first two agreements. But dozens of hostages are still in the custody of Hamas.