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NDTV
2 days ago
- Politics
- NDTV
"End This": Thousands Rally In Israel On 600th Day Of War
Tel Aviv: Thousands gathered in Tel Aviv on Wednesday to support hostages still held in Gaza on the 600th day since the war began, urging a ceasefire to secure their release. Signs reading "The people with the hostages" were held aloft the packed crowd in the plaza dubbed Hostages Square after darkness fell over the Israeli coastal city. The meeting point has held regular rallies for the release of hostages since they were seized during Hamas's attack on Israel that triggered the war on October 7, 2023. "It's been more than 100 days since I was forced to leave my brother behind. As long as Eitan and the other hostages are not back, I am still in captivity," said Yair Horn, who was freed in February but whose brother is still held in Gaza. "You brought me home, do it again, end this war and bring back the 58 hostages," he added in a plea to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whose government ended the truce in mid-March and has escalated the military offensive in Gaza vowing to destroy Hamas and free the hostages. Hundreds of people gathered at intersections and on the main highway running through Tel Aviv at 6:29 am, the exact time the unprecedented October 7 attack began. Signs bearing the number 600 were placed along roads and demonstrations were held throughout the day. - 'Everything to bring us back' - Several hundred people gathered at kibbutz Nir Oz in southern Israel, where nearly a quarter of residents were killed or taken hostage. "During the first days of captivity, I was convinced that (the army) and the State of Israel would do everything to bring us back in a few hours, at most a few days," said Karina Engel-Bart, whose husband was killed in the Hamas attack and is still in Gaza. "But I was wrong... there are still 58 of them in Gaza and they must be released now," she added. Engel-Bart was herself held hostage with her two daughters before all three were released during the first truce in the war at the end of November 2023. Situated near the border with Gaza, Nir Oz still has 14 of its residents held in the Palestinian territory, three of whom are believed to be alive. On the lawn of the kibbutz, former hostages, relatives of captives and residents mingled with people from across the country. While there were no placards, the yellow ribbons now associated with the hostages were seen on T-shirts and on the stage where speakers took turns addressing the crowd. Out of 251 hostages seized during the Hamas attack, 57 remain in Gaza including 34 the Israeli military says are dead. Hamas also holds the body of a soldier taken captive in a 2014 war.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Thousands rally in Israel for Gaza hostages on 600th day of war
Thousands gathered in Tel Aviv on Wednesday to support hostages still held in Gaza on the 600th day since the war began, urging a ceasefire to secure their release. Signs reading "The people with the hostages" were held aloft the packed crowd in the plaza dubbed Hostages Square after darkness fell over the Israeli coastal city. The meeting point has held regular rallies for the release of hostages since they were seized during Hamas's attack on Israel that triggered the war on October 7, 2023. "It's been more than 100 days since I was forced to leave my brother behind. As long as Eitan and the other hostages are not back, I am still in captivity," said Yair Horn, who was freed in February but whose brother is still held in Gaza. "You brought me home, do it again, end this war and bring back the 58 hostages," he added in a plea to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whose government ended the truce in mid-March and has escalated the military offensive in Gaza vowing to destroy Hamas and free the hostages. Hundreds of people gathered at intersections and on the main highway running through Tel Aviv at 6:29 am, the exact time the unprecedented October 7 attack began. Signs bearing the number 600 were placed along roads and demonstrations were held throughout the day. - 'Everything to bring us back' - Several hundred people gathered at kibbutz Nir Oz in southern Israel, where nearly a quarter of residents were killed or taken hostage. "During the first days of captivity, I was convinced that (the army) and the State of Israel would do everything to bring us back in a few hours, at most a few days," said Karina Engel-Bart, whose husband was killed in the Hamas attack and is still in Gaza. "But I was wrong... there are still 58 of them in Gaza and they must be released now," she added. Engel-Bart was herself held hostage with her two daughters before all three were released during the first truce in the war at the end of November 2023. Situated near the border with Gaza, Nir Oz still has 14 of its residents held in the Palestinian territory, three of whom are believed to be alive. On the lawn of the kibbutz, former hostages, relatives of captives and residents mingled with people from across the country. While there were no placards, the yellow ribbons now associated with the hostages were seen on T-shirts and on the stage where speakers took turns addressing the crowd. Out of 251 hostages seized during the Hamas attack, 57 remain in Gaza including 34 the Israeli military says are dead. Hamas also holds the body of a soldier taken captive in a 2014 war. mib-acc/dv
France 24
2 days ago
- Politics
- France 24
Thousands rally in Israel for Gaza hostages on 600th day of war
Signs reading "The people with the hostages" were held aloft the packed crowd in the plaza dubbed Hostages Square after darkness fell over the Israeli coastal city. The meeting point has held regular rallies for the release of hostages since they were seized during Hamas's attack on Israel that triggered the war on October 7, 2023. "It's been more than 100 days since I was forced to leave my brother behind. As long as Eitan and the other hostages are not back, I am still in captivity," said Yair Horn, who was freed in February but whose brother is still held in Gaza. "You brought me home, do it again, end this war and bring back the 58 hostages," he added in a plea to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whose government ended the truce in mid-March and has escalated the military offensive in Gaza vowing to destroy Hamas and free the hostages. Hundreds of people gathered at intersections and on the main highway running through Tel Aviv at 6:29 am, the exact time the unprecedented October 7 attack began. Signs bearing the number 600 were placed along roads and demonstrations were held throughout the day. 'Everything to bring us back' Several hundred people gathered at kibbutz Nir Oz in southern Israel, where nearly a quarter of residents were killed or taken hostage. "During the first days of captivity, I was convinced that (the army) and the State of Israel would do everything to bring us back in a few hours, at most a few days," said Karina Engel-Bart, whose husband was killed in the Hamas attack and is still in Gaza. "But I was wrong... there are still 58 of them in Gaza and they must be released now," she added. Engel-Bart was herself held hostage with her two daughters before all three were released during the first truce in the war at the end of November 2023. Situated near the border with Gaza, Nir Oz still has 14 of its residents held in the Palestinian territory, three of whom are believed to be alive. On the lawn of the kibbutz, former hostages, relatives of captives and residents mingled with people from across the country. While there were no placards, the yellow ribbons now associated with the hostages were seen on T-shirts and on the stage where speakers took turns addressing the crowd. Out of 251 hostages seized during the Hamas attack, 57 remain in Gaza including 34 the Israeli military says are dead. Hamas also holds the body of a soldier taken captive in a 2014 war.
New York Post
23-04-2025
- New York Post
In new documentary, the children of Oct. 7 reveal bravery, horror — and hope
On Wednesday, as Holocaust Remembrance Day begins, the world will bear witness to the stories of 'The Children of October 7.' As a performer, I've always tried to use my platform to spread light. But after the evil of Oct. 7, when Hamas terrorists slaughtered more than 1,200 innocent people in Israel and kidnapped over 250 others — even babies — this granddaughter of Holocaust survivors couldn't just keep dancing and singing. So I did what I knew I could do: I went to Israel to see everything for myself. I sat down with seven young survivors of the massacre — children who lived through horrors that no child should ever face — and I listened. I cried. And I promised them the world would hear their stories. This documentary, a collection of children's testimonies, is not political. Rather, it's a powerful message of resilience and bravery, as well as innocence — and, I truly believe, hope. I spoke to then-12-year-old Yael Idan, whose home was targeted by Hamas on Oct. 7. She and her family hid in their safe room — but the terrorists shot through the door. Their bullets hit Maayan, Yael's sister, and Yael saw her die right before her eyes. Yael describes how the invaders used her mom's cellphone to capture the carnage on a Facebook livestream for her friends, family and the entire world to see. She shares her grief at the loss of her father Tsahi, who was abducted to Gaza. His captors released proof of life for him, but he was eventually murdered there, his body finally released in the last hostage deal. Eitan Yahalomi, 13, was kidnapped with his entire family on Oct. 7. Terrorists separated him from his mother and sister — only later did he learn that they managed to escape. Eitan was taken alone into Gaza. He talks about how he was held in isolation for most of his 52 days in captivity. His father Ohad, who was shot while attempting to protect the family, was taken hostage and then killed by Hamas. His body came home to Israel in February. Yael, Eitan and the others who speak in the film didn't ask for any of this horror. They want to play with their friends, go to school, live their lives. Now they wake up with nightmares. Some can't sleep at all. They lost their families. They lost their childhood. I made this film to give the children of Oct. 7 a voice. And more than that: To give them space to grieve, to be heard and to show the world the truth of what they lived through. Their testimony hit close to the bone for me, because I grew up hearing stories of the Holocaust from my grandparents. My grandmother was only 13, Eitan's age, when she was taken to Auschwitz. She watched as her own mother was beaten nearly to death before being dragged to the gas chambers. My grandmother lived. Her family did not. Keep up with today's most important news Stay up on the very latest with Evening Update. Thanks for signing up! Enter your email address Please provide a valid email address. By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Never miss a story. Check out more newsletters I always believed that the world had learned from that history. That something like the Holocaust could never happen again. But on Oct. 7, Jewish families were once again hunted. Babies were murdered. Women were raped. Children were taken hostage. And now, a year and a half later, people are questioning whether it even happened. They're blaming the victims. They're justifying the terror. Young viewers need to hear the truth. Too many of our kids are getting their news from TikTok — where antisemitism is rising faster than most realize. I know, because I've experienced it firsthand. I've seen my content removed, simply because it expresses the truth about the continuing assaults on Israel. I see Hamas propaganda going viral. I receive death threats daily. The parallels between my grandmother's experience and those of these children of Oct. 7 are hauntingly similar. That's why my documentary is premiering on Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day. This film is a wake-up call — a reminder of what can happen when we ignore evil. And I hope that young people will feel empathy, understanding and even outrage when they hear directly from their peers. You cannot look these kids in the eyes, hear their voices, and walk away unchanged. This film is also a call to action, inspiring viewers not just to speak out against antisemitism, but to stand up for truth, for humanity — and for the children who never should have had to bear these atrocities. Despite everything, the children of Oct. 7 still believe in hope. They still dream. They still laugh. They still want to grow up and make the world better. But first, they deserve justice. They deserve healing. Most of all, they deserve to be heard. Montana Tucker is an actor, singer and social-media activist whose documentary 'The Children of October 7' is streaming on Paramount+ with MTV Documentary Films.
Saba Yemen
22-04-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Zionist Enemy storms Tulkarm City with armored vehicles
Tulkarm – SABA: On Monday evening, Zionist enemy forces stormed the city of Tulkarm with armored vehicles, as part of the ongoing aggression against the city and its refugee camp for the 85th consecutive day. According to the Palestinian News Agency, two Zionist armored vehicles of the 'Eitan' type entered the city from its southern entrance. They roamed its main streets, heading toward the eastern neighborhood, Shahid Junction, and Muqata Street, reaching the outskirts of the Tulkarm refugee camp. The agency added that Tulkarm witnessed movement of Zionist military vehicles and infantry units throughout its neighborhoods, accompanied by heavy use of stun grenades, which disrupted the movement of residents and vehicles. Zionist soldiers also forced shop owners in the western neighborhood, Old Nablus Garage Street, and Al-Haddadin Street to close their stores after raiding several of them and interrogating those present under threat of weapons. Meanwhile, the enemy forces continued today to force residents to evacuate their homes around Jabal Al-Nasr and the western area of the Nur Shams refugee camp, amid the ongoing assault on the camp for the 72nd straight day. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
