According to the data forum, the hostage families, on the hostage square in Tel Aviv and surrounding almost 500,000 people, which is one of the biggest sets from the beginning of the conflict.
The gathered said that it was extremely for the authorities to find a solution and returned the captured Israelice houses.
The demonstrations were held only a few days after the Israeli security cabinet gave green light for a new offensive on Gaz, which the military should take full control over that area. The war lasts for 22 months, and the humanitarian situation in the Gaza belt becomes increasingly difficult.
Parcel also addressed the hostage parents. Offir Braslavski, whose son Rom was still detained, accused the government that consciously decided to extend the war instead of saving hostages:
“The whole country saw, all leaders saw, but the government decided to expand the war and leave them in captivity,” he said.
Yehuda Cohen, the father of Nimrod Cohen, called the Prime Minister Netanyahu and his government called the “terrorist organization” because, as he said, to the political interests sacrificing his own children.
Hundreds of Thousands March in Tel Aviv Demanding a Hostage Deal And End To The War on Gaza

We cannot let this government continue to lead us toward More Death and destruction. We need an urgent ceasefire to end the bloodshed, to end the destruction and annihilation of gaza, … pic.twitter.com/jndijc19xf– עומדים ביחח نقف معا Standing Together (@OMDIMBYACHAD) August 17, 2025
The protests have expanded to other parts of the country. The protesters blocked the main roads, including Tel Aviv-Jerusalem highway, where the burned tires and the big crowds were made.
The organizers also announced the possibility of a general strike if the demands of the family did not meet.
According to the forum of the hostage family, today it was protesting near a million people on the streets throughout Israel.
(Vijesti.ba)
