“Verbijster” Netanyahu meets relatives of hostages, while protest in Israel increases: “end this nightmare”
Netanyahu had “a long conversation” with the relatives of Gijzelaars Rom Breslevski and Evyatar David, according to the announcement. The prime minister has made it clear that he is “stunned” about their situation. In addition, Netanyahu would also have stated that the efforts to retrieve all our hostages will be continuously continued “.
Hamas and Islamic Jihad have spread three videos in recent days showing the hostage Israelis Breslevski and David. The images of the emaciated hostages have caused a fuss in Israel. The call to conclude an agreement on the release of the hostages has also been further fueled by the videos. In Tel Aviv, tens of thousands of people arrived on the street on Saturday evening to express their support to the families.
The forum of families of missing and hostage makes a report of 60,000 manifestroughs. “Put an end to this nightmare, which already lasts 666 days,” is the call. “Draw a comprehensive agreement that brings back all fifty hostages and puts an end to the fighting.” Protests also took place in other Israeli cities, reports The Times of Israel. According to the news site, it is one of the largest national protests in recent weeks.
There are still fifty hostages held by Hamas and other groups. At least twenty of them would still be alive. The indirect negotiations for a new cease-fire in the Gaza Strip, in exchange for the release of hostages, do not produce any results for the time being.