On August 2, 2024, thousands of Israeli citizens took to the streets of Tel Aviv in an absolutely massive protest over the government’s handling of the current conflict after six hostages were found dead in Gaza on Saturday. Hamas has assumed responsibility for the deaths. United States officials and protestors alike are criticizing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for his handling of the current situation, including President Joe Biden. This comes in the midst of an international outcry for a ceasefire deal in an effort to save any remaining hostages on both sides.
The fighting in Gaza is rapidly approaching the 1-year mark, and families of those that have been lost in this conflict are rapidly losing patience. Will these protests bring the Middle East any closer to peace?
Sources:
Goldenberg, T. (2024, September 2). Netanyahu pushes back against new pressure over Gaza and hostages: 'No one will preach to me'. AP News. https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-hamas-war-news-09-02-2024-f8a8c85f8947631a7f3039e087dd3904
Federman, J. (2024, September 1). Israelis erupt in protest to demand a cease-fire after 6 more hostages die in Gaza. AP News. https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-gaza-hamas-war-hostages-hersh-netanyahu-29496f50a9b1740bd3905035ffd23052
News, C. (2024, September 1). Massive protests erupt in Israel to demand cease-fire after 6 hostages found dead in Gaza. CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/hersh-goldberg-polin-israeli-american-hostage-killed-in-gaza-family-says/
Yousif, N. (2024, September 2). Netanyahu not doing enough to secure Gaza hostage deal, says Biden. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm2np7p1yr7o
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