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Israeli Hostages’ Families Lead Protests in Tel Aviv to Demand Gaza Ceasefire Deal

HeadlineAug 20, 2025

In Israel, protesters led by family members of Israeli hostages blocked a highway in Tel Aviv Tuesday to demand a prisoner exchange and a ceasefire in Gaza. The protest follows nationwide demonstrations on Sunday that saw up to 1 million Israelis take to the streets demanding Prime Minister Netanyahyu end the war.

Shai Moses: “The only thing that works is putting pressure on the Israeli government to make a deal, to seal the deal and bring all of our hostages back and stop the war in Gaza. We will not stop until all our hostages are home.”

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