Family, friends, and supporters of Hamas captives have marched from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem in a passionate plea for the government to take immediate action in securing their release. Tens of thousands of protesters rallied in Jerusalem following a five-day march, demanding that the Israeli government prioritize the release of the captives held by Hamas in Gaza. Around 20,000 demonstrators, including families and friends of the captives, gathered in front of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office to voice their plea for urgent government intervention. The marchers, carrying posters of the captives with the motto “Bring them home now,” rallied to intensify the pressure on the government for an immediate response. One protester, Noam Alon, expressed the urgent need for the captives’ release and the expectation of government action. Netanyahu, in response to the demonstration, pledged to meet with the families, assuring them that Israel stands alongside them in their struggle. Amid the growing concern, there have been rumors and speculation about the safety of the captives. While Hamas indicated that they have lost contact with some captors, the families and supporters are increasingly anxious about their fate in the ongoing offensive. Opposition leaders and cabinet members have joined the families in their plea, emphasizing the importance of government action. Meanwhile, as calls for a prisoner swap grow louder, frustrations are mounting over the government’s perceived lack of transparency in handling the negotiations. There is a growing consensus that the priority should be the safe and immediate return of the captives to their families.
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