Families of Israeli hostages stormed a parliamentary committee hearing in Jerusalem, pleading with lawmakers to rescue their loved ones from Hamas terrorists.
video Posted On Monday, a group of 20 men and women were shown chanting slogans and dragging placards during a debate held by the parliament's finance committee in Jerusalem.
Demonstrators disrupted the rally, chanting “Release them now, now, now!” A woman displayed photos of three family members of the 253 hostages taken by Hamas terrorists in the tragic events of October 7 last year. according to to Reuters. (Related article: Prime Minister Netanyahu says attacks on Hamas will continue as Biden remains silent on ceasefire)
“We just want one of the three back,” the woman said, while another protester shouted, “We can't sit here while they die!”
Relatives of Hamas hostages storm Israel's parliament
Demand more be done to bring them homepic.twitter.com/LmkkOdkLgg— Ian Bremmer (@ianbremmer) January 22, 2024
Panel Chairman Moshe Gafni, leader of the ultra-Orthodox Jewish party in Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition government, said, “Rescuing prisoners of war is the most important lesson in Judaism, and it is especially urgent to save lives.'' That is the case in this case where it is required.” It happened during a rally to appeal to demonstrators. But Gafni added: “Nothing will be achieved by leaving the coalition.”
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the weekend rejected a deal that called for Israel's complete withdrawal from Gaza, leaving it in the hands of Hamas.
“There is no real proposal from Hamas. That is not true,” Prime Minister Netanyahu said on Monday. “I'm saying this as clearly as I can because so many false statements are certainly bothering you.”
The prime minister's far-right politics have faced opposition due to anti-government unrest and public dissatisfaction with the protracted war in Gaza, leading to calls for a change in leadership.
“Thanks to my advocacy, the establishment of a Palestinian state, which is an existential threat to Israel, has been prevented for many years,” Netanyahu concluded. according to New York Post. “I will continue to advocate this strongly as long as I am Prime Minister.”
