Israelis rally for end to Gaza war and release of captives
(www.middleeasteye.net)
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from pete_link@lemmy.ml to world@lemmy.world on 17 Aug 2025 18:05
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By MEE staff Published date: 17 August 2025 11:52 BST
Israeli police arrested at least 22 protesters on Sunday as nationwide demonstrations and strikes called for an end to the war in Gaza and the release of captives.
Demonstrators blocked several roads in Tel Aviv, including the highway connecting the city with Jerusalem. Activists set tyres on fire and caused traffic jams, while protest organisers and the main campaign group representing the families of captives called for a general strike on Sunday.
The Hostages and Missing Families Forum said in a statement that protesters would “shut down the country today [Sunday] with one clear call: Bring back the 50 hostages, end the war”.
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Hamas captured Israli citizens to trade for the Palestinian citizens who were illegally captured by Isreal.
They should give up all their prisoners of war
All prisoners of war should be returned home. I agree with you 100%
Good luck convincing 1 side that 1 human life equals 1 human life.
I don’t need luck. I have skill and the devil on my side
Is that more or less powerful than god and anime?
I didn't find any estimates of participation count in the demonstration that day. On one hand, I'm glad to see some Israeli resistance, on the other it still feels very muted considering the urgency and need of the Gaza locals.
There are over a million people in Gaza being held captive right now while being starved and shot at. I don’t see those demonstrators saying anything about helping them.