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Mass protests held across Israel calling for end to Gaza war, release of hostages
Thousands of Israelis took part in a nationwide strike on Sunday in support of families of hostages held in Gaza, calling on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reach an agreement with Hamas to end the war and release the remaining captives. Demonstrators waved Israeli flags and carried photos of hostages as whistles, horns and drums echoed at rallies across the country. Some protesters blocked streets and highways, including the main route between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. "Today, everything stops to remember the highest value: the sanctity of life," Anat Angrest, the mother of hostage Matan Angrest, told reporters at a public square in Tel Aviv. Among those who met with families of hostages in Tel Aviv was Israeli Hollywood actress Gal Gadot, known for her role as Wonder Woman and starring in the Fast & the Furious franchise. Ahead of Sunday, some businesses and institutions said they would allow staff to join the nationwide strike, which was called by the hostages' families. While some businesses closed, many also remained open across the country on what is a working day in Israel. Schools are on summer recess and were not affected. A major rally was scheduled to take place in Tel Aviv in the evening. Israeli police said that 38 demonstrators had been detained by 2 p.m. local time. Some protesters blocking roads scuffled with police, and were carried away by officers. Demonstrations across the country were briefly halted around 4 p.m. local time when air raid sirens sounded in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and elsewhere, warning of an incoming missile fired from Yemen. The missile was intercepted without incident. On Sunday, Netanyahu told the cabinet: "Those who call today for an end to the war without defeating Hamas are not only hardening Hamas's position and delaying the release of our hostages. They are also ensuring that the horrors of Oct. 7 will repeat themselves over and over again." WATCH | Netanyahu defends plan to take over Gaza City: Netanyahu defends Israeli plan to take over Gaza City after international condemnation 7 days ago Facing worldwide criticism, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended his plan to take over one of Gaza's most populous areas, in a press conference with international journalists. Netanyahu, who is facing an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court for alleged war crimes, also blamed many of Gaza's problems on Hamas. The prime minister, who leads the most right-wing government in the country's history, said his government was determined to implement a decision for the military to seize Gaza City, one of the last major areas of the enclave it does not already control. That decision is widely unpopular among Israelis and many of the hostages' families, who fear an expanded military campaign in Gaza could risk the lives of their loved ones still held captive. There are 50 hostages held by militants in Gaza, of which Israeli officials believe around 20 are still alive. "There is no time — not for the lives wasting away in hell, nor for the fallen who may vanish in the ruins of Gaza," said the Hostages Families Forum, which represents many families of captives held in Gaza, on Sunday. After nearly two years of war in Gaza, ignited by the Hamas-led attack on Israel in October 2023, most of the hostages who have been freed so far emerged as a result of diplomatic talks. Negotiations toward a ceasefire that could have seen more hostages released collapsed in July. The Palestinian militant group Hamas has said it would only free the remaining hostages if Israel agrees to end the war, while Netanyahu has vowed that Hamas cannot stay in power. The Israeli government has faced sharp criticism at home and abroad, including from some of its closest European allies, over the announcement that the military would soon seize Gaza City. WATCH | Israel's Gaza City plan condemned by world leaders: Israel's plan to capture Gaza City condemned by world leaders 9 days ago The Israeli government's plan to take control of Gaza City has triggered condemnation from leaders around the world, including Prime Minister Mark Carney, who said the action will put the 'hostages at greater risk.' On Sunday, Hamas called the plan criminal, saying it would force the displacement of hundreds of thousands from Gaza City. More than 61,000 Palestinians have been killed in Israel's military campaign in Gaza, according to local health officials there. They said on Sunday at least 29 had been killed in the past day. Around 1,200 people were killed and 251 were taken into Gaza during Hamas's Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel, according to Israeli tallies. More than 400 Israeli soldiers have been killed in Gaza since then. Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid, who attended a rally in Tel Aviv, expressed support for the protesters. "The only thing that strengthens the country is the wonderful spirit of the people who are going out from home today for Israeli solidarity," he wrote on X.
CBC
2 hours ago
- CBC
Israel continues strikes in Gaza as hostage families stage demonstrations
Israel is telling Palestinians to leave Gaza voluntarily as it continues to strike and push deeper into the territory. The call comes despite demonstrations staged by Israelis, including hostage family members, calling on Israel to end its offensive in Gaza.
National Post
6 hours ago
- National Post
Sharren Haskel: I am Israel's Canadian-born deputy foreign minister. Mark Carney is rewarding terrorist monsters
Article content The most popular candidate for president is Marwan Barghouti, who is in an Israeli prison on five counts of murder. Barghouti is not a member of Hamas but Fatah, but he is a terrorist too. Does Canada really want a Palestinian state on Israel's doorstep led by terrorists like Barghouti? Article content This is not the Canada the world once knew. On Nov. 29, 1947, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the partition plan, ending the British Mandate and providing for the establishment of a Jewish state after two millennia in exile. Lester Pearson, then a senior Canadian diplomat and later prime minister, played a vital role in achieving the consensus that led to the plan's adoption. Pearson maintained that any durable settlement in the region must include recognition of the Jewish people's right to statehood in their historic homeland — a position he described as a 'sine qua non' for peace. Article content For decades, Canada's policy reflected that principle, contributing to its reputation as a constructive and balanced actor in the Middle East peace process. The current decision to unilaterally recognize a Palestinian state under certain predicates marks a significant departure from that long-standing approach. Prime Minister Mark Carney said earlier this year that any future Palestinian state should be 'Zionist.' Whichever imaginary Palestinian state Mr. Carney believes he is declaring recognition of, it certainly won't be 'Zionist.' There is time for Mr. Carney to change his mind, and I would urge him to do so. Article content Canada says its recognition hinges on the Palestinian Authority agreeing to significant reforms: overhauling its governance, holding 2026 elections without Hamas, and creating a demilitarised Palestinian state. It is difficult to see how these predicates could be fully met in practice, given the entrenched power structures and ongoing influence of Hamas. It is impossible that all the predicates will be met by mid-September, so Canada would potentially be rewarding Hamas with state recognition before any of these terms can be met. Article content History will judge this decision in the context of Canada's long-standing role in the Middle East. While Canada once acted as a constructive and respected partner in supporting peace and legitimacy in the region, this unilateral recognition risks undermining that legacy. Acting at a moment when our hostages remain in brutal Hamas captivity and tensions are extremely high, Canada sends a terrible signal that political symbolism and opportunism take precedence over practical and sensible diplomatic solutions, and that terrorism works. Article content Article content I am pleased the Toronto International Film Festival changed their mind, but the antisemitism that is flooding Canada must be taken seriously by both the federal and provincial governments. Canada must do more to counter this terrible change in societal values since October 7. Article content
