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Mass Protests in Israel to Demand Netanyahu Make Hostage Deal

HeadlineMay 06, 2024

Tens of thousands of Israelis took to the streets Saturday in nationwide rallies calling for a deal to free the hostages and to hold early elections in Israel. Danny Elgart, whose brother is being held in Gaza, addressed the protest in Tel Aviv.

Danny Elgart: “Bibi, we call you to reach a ceasefire deal which secures the release of all hostages, ceasefire that secures the release of hostages. The war actually didn’t end, Bibi, but know that the war ended. You can’t lie to us. You are taking more time so you and Ben-Gvir can stay in power. You are taking more time so you will stay in power. You don’t care about the 133 or 132 hostages. An operation in Rafah will cause the death of the hostages. You don’t have a mandate to kill 132 citizens of Israel.”

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