"Israeli protesters have taken to the streets in large numbers across the country, demanding the release of captives held in Gaza and an immediate end to Israel's ongoing war on the besieged enclave. Demonstrators blocked major roads on Tuesday in Tel Aviv and other cities, holding pictures of captives taken during the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led attack in southern Israel, and calling for an immediate ceasefire."
"Hundreds gathered outside Israel's Ministry of Defence headquarters in central Tel Aviv in what was billed as a Day of Disruption, organised by families of the captives, who have accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government of abandoning their relatives. For 690 days, the government has been waging a war without a clear objective, said Einav Zangauker, whose 25-year-old son Matan remains held in Gaza."
"We could have saved hostages and soldiers, but the prime minister chose, again and again, to sacrifice civilians for the sake of his rule, she told the Reuters news agency. Ruby Chen, the father of 21-year-old Itay Chen, a US-Israeli soldier whose body is being held in Gaza, urged officials to resume talks. Go back to the negotiation table. There's a good deal on the table We could get a deal done to bring all the hostages back, he said."
Large numbers of Israelis protested nationwide demanding an immediate ceasefire and the release of captives held in Gaza. Demonstrators blocked major roads in Tel Aviv and other cities while holding pictures of people taken during the October 7, 2023 Hamas-led attack. Families organised a Day of Disruption outside the Ministry of Defence and accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government of abandoning relatives. Relatives said the government has waged a war without a clear objective for 690 days and urged a return to negotiations to secure a hostage deal. Israel intensified an offensive on Gaza City despite international condemnation and famine warnings, and military leaders said a deal to free captives was on the table while warning that the offensive could endanger their lives.
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