On The Foreign Scene
Thousands of Israelis took to the streets on Sunday, demanding a ceasefire after six more hostages were found dead in Gaza. The protests, one of the largest since the onset of the Gaza war nearly 11 months ago, were fueled by anger over the Israeli government’s handling of the situation.
Demonstrators blocked major roads in Tel Aviv and gathered outside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office, chanting for immediate action.
The Hostages and Missing Families Forum criticized Netanyahu, stating that the deaths of the six captives were a direct result of his failure to secure a ceasefire deal.
In response to the growing unrest, Israel’s largest labor union, Histadrut, has called for a general strike starting Monday, aiming to disrupt key sectors of the economy, including banking and healthcare. Histadrut chief Arnon Bar-David emphasized the urgent need for a deal, stating that they are getting body bags instead of a deal.
As tensions rise, the Israeli military acknowledges the challenges in rescuing remaining captives, with many calling for increased public pressure on the government to act.
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