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In Tel Aviv, tens of thousands took to the streets in one of the largest protests since the outbreak of the Gaza conflict. Protesters like Anna Rubin expressed their frustration, highlighting how the inability to save the hostages has become a breaking point for many Israelis. The intensity of the demonstrations reflects a growing sentiment that the government’s handling of the situation has been inadequate.
The mass protests, equivalent in scale to 2.4 million Britons or 12 million Americans rallying in one location, signify a potential turning point for Netanyahu’s leadership. The fervent demonstrations raise questions about whether they mark a watershed moment that could lead to significant political upheaval. The critical issue now is whether the protests can sustain momentum and translate into meaningful political change.
President Biden’s comments came amid rising international pressure on Israel to intensify its response to recent developments. In his statement, Biden underscored that while Israel's actions were a step in the right direction, they fell short of what is required to achieve a lasting resolution. “The current efforts do not meet the scale of the challenges we face,” Biden remarked, stressing that more decisive and impactful measures are necessary for a sustainable peace.
Protesters have been vocal in their demands for the immediate return of hostages held by Hamas since the attacks on October 7. The demonstrations have been marked by road blockages and widespread public discontent, highlighting the growing frustration with the government’s response.
Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid joined the demonstrators in Tel Aviv, expressing solidarity with the protestors through a social media post. Lapid highlighted the national outcry for the swift return of hostages, emphasizing the urgency of reaching a deal. The demonstrations have centered around Tel Aviv’s Begin Road and have seen protestors blocking major roads, including the Ayalon highway. Participants waved Israeli flags and carried placards with messages such as “Seal the Deal” and “A deal will save them from death.”
The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) countered this assertion, maintaining that Qatari funding to Hamas was authorized as early as 2007, shortly after Hamas took control of Gaza. The PMO argued that such funding had been a consistent policy across multiple Israeli administrations, including Netanyahu’s. They emphasized that the focus on Qatari money was misplaced, pointing to the significant issue of weapons smuggling from Sinai as a more critical factor influencing the situation in Gaza.
Israeli assaults in Gaza have intensified, resulting in the deaths of 18 Palestinians as ground operations continue to widen. Amid ongoing violence, UNRWA plans to vaccinate children against polio, with a ceasefire deemed essential for success.
While Israel has accepted the invitation, agreeing to attend the talks in either Cairo or Doha, Hamas has yet to issue a formal response amid humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Israel’s Foreign Minister, in a post on X (formerly known as Twitter), expressed that Sinwar’s new position provides Israel with additional justification to target him and intensify their efforts to dismantle Hamas.
Lawyers challenging the ICC’s Gaza war crimes case are set to present extensive arguments, including disputes over jurisdiction and the Oslo Accords, amid growing regional tensions and international involvement.
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