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What is happening with protests in Tel Aviv?

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Protests in Tel Aviv are led by families of Israeli hostages, demanding a ceasefire and the release of captives. Demonstrators express anguish over videos showing hostages in poor condition and urge both Israeli and international leaders to act. The crisis is intensified by reports of severe hunger among hostages and civilians.

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Israeli hostage families protest in Tel Aviv

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  • Families protested in Tel Aviv demanding the release of hostages held by Hamas. 2s
  • Recent videos released by Hamas and Islamic Jihad show two hostages in poor health. 6s
  • Protesters called for increased pressure on Israeli leadership to secure a ceasefire and hostage deal. 1m 5s
  • 49 hostages taken nearly two years ago are still held in Gaza. 43s
  • Israel requires Hamas disarmament for a ceasefire, while Hamas demands a Palestinian state. 1m 20s
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Israeli hostage families protest in Tel Aviv
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France 24
9 hours ago
Israeli hostage families protest in Tel Aviv

Protesters gathered in front of Israel's defense ministry demanding an end to the conflict and the release of remaining hostages.

Israeli hostage families protest in Tel Aviv
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France 24
9 hours ago
Israeli hostage families protest in Tel Aviv

Protesters say only pressure on Netanyahu from every direction will end the war and secure a hostage deal.

Gaza's hunger crisis prompts new fears for hostage lives
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CBC News
14 hours ago
Gaza's hunger crisis prompts new fears for hostage lives

A protest in Tel Aviv started urgently after Hamas released a video of a captive, with families assembling to pressure the government to end the crisis.

Gaza's hunger crisis prompts new fears for hostage lives
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CBC News
14 hours ago
Gaza's hunger crisis prompts new fears for hostage lives

Families in Tel Aviv call for international pressure on Israel to negotiate a ceasefire and bring home the hostages.

U.S negotiator visits Tel Aviv, meets with families of hostages
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Al Jazeera
16 hours ago
U.S negotiator visits Tel Aviv, meets with families of hostages

Families in Hostage Square in Tel Aviv call on the Israeli government to reach a ceasefire and release all hostages.

U.S negotiator visits Tel Aviv, meets with families of hostages
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Al Jazeera
16 hours ago
U.S negotiator visits Tel Aviv, meets with families of hostages

Families return to the square to denounce their government, expressing frustration with stalled efforts to secure a deal.

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