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Israeli Protesters Call for Release of Hostages Held by Hamas
2024-09-06 23:55:08
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Israeli Protesters Call for Release of Hostages Held by Hamas

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Israeli protesters in Tel Aviv stage a symbolic funeral protest, demanding the release of hostages still held by Hamas in Gaza. The families of the hostages accuse Netanyahu of undermining ceasefire negotiations.

Egypt demands a concrete timeline for Israeli soldiers to leave the Philadelphi Corridor. Over 40,000 Palestinians have been killed in the conflict, while over 1,100 people have died in Israel.

In October, 250 people were abducted by Hamas, and over 100 hostages were released in November. Hamas demands Israel's complete withdrawal from Gaza in a multi-stage ceasefire agreement.

Hamas releases videos of slain hostages, inflaming divisions in Israel. The parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, one of the hostages killed, call for action.

Autopsies reveal hostages were shot at close range. Netanyahu refuses deal with Hamas, and roughly 60 hostages remain in captivity.

Qatar and Egypt mediate cease-fire talks between Hamas and Israel.

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The Guardian
6. September 2024 um 14:17

Israel-Gaza war live: Israeli forces withdraw from occupied West Bank city of Jenin after 10-day raid

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6. September 2024 um 08:06

Israeli protesters stage a symbolic funeral protest: Call for the release of hostages

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Israeli protesters staged a demonstration in Tel Aviv calling for the release of hostages still being held by Hamas in Gaza. The families of the hostages accused Netanyahu of undermining ceasefire negotiations. Egypt is demanding a concrete timeline for Israeli soldiers to leave the Philadelphi Corridor. Gil Dickmann, the cousin of Carmel Gat, said Prime Minister Netanyahu kept Carmel in captivity for 327 days. The Gaza Health Ministry announced that over 40,000 Palestinians have been killed in..
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6. September 2024 um 13:54

The Road to a Gaza Cease-Fire Runs Through Qatar

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Hamas’s Release of Hostage Videos Inflames Divisions in Israel

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Hamas released videos of 5 of 6 hostages killed in Gaza, including Hersh Goldberg-Polin, 23. His parents called for action. Autopsies showed hostages shot at close range. Netanyahu refuses deal with Hamas, despite protests. Roughly 60 surviving captives remain in Gaza. Protesters in Tel Aviv marched with coffins. Hamas had previously released a video of Goldberg-Polin in April.
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