In Jerusalem, protesters gathered outside Prime Minister Netanyahu's office, demanding the release of Israeli hostages taken by Hamas. The protest coincided with high-level political meetings regarding indirect negotiations for a ceasefire deal. Demonstrators held a large yellow ribbon balloon marked with numbers representing the days since the hostage crisis began on October 7, 2023. One sign proclaimed, 'The era of selection is over,' criticizing the process of selective releases. The risk of hostages being killed while waiting for deals was highlighted by the story of Carmel Gat, who endured 328 days in captivity.
Carmel Gat was kidnapped from her home during the incursion in southern Israel that Hamas led on October 7, 2023. After 328 days in captivity, she was found by Israeli soldiers.
The protest occurred as Israel's top politicians held meetings regarding negotiations with Hamas over a ceasefire deal aimed at securing the release of Israeli hostages.
One of the signs held by protesters read, 'The era of selection is over,' referring to the process determining which hostages would be released.
The balloon carried by protesters represented the ongoing call for the release of hostages, with numbers reflecting the days they've been held captive since October 7, 2023.
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