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Protesters in Israel demand hostage release, Gaza ceasefire

Updated on: 18 August,2025 08:49 AM IST  |  Jerusalem
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Protesters, who fear further fighting could endanger the 50 hostages believed to remain in Gaza, only about 20 of whom are thought to be alive, chanted: “We don’t win a war over the bodies of hostages”

Protesters in Israel demand hostage release, Gaza ceasefire

Demonstrators in Tel Aviv block a road during an anti-government protest on Sunday. PIC/AFP

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Protesters in Israel demanding the government make a deal to secure the release of hostages held by militants in Gaza escalated their campaign on Sunday, staging a nationwide strike that blocked traffic and closed businesses.

Protesters, who fear further fighting could endanger the 50 hostages believed to remain in Gaza, only about 20 of whom are thought to be alive, chanted: “We don’t win a war over the bodies of hostages.”


The protesters gathered at dozens of points throughout Israel, including outside politicians’ homes, military headquarters and on major highways.



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