As the conflict between Hamas and Israel in Gaza nears its seventh month, with thousands dead and millions impacted, widespread protests seek to halt the violence. On Saturday, Tel Aviv witnessed massive demonstrations advocating for the release of captives and the resignation of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in order to stop the war.
During this tumultuous time, Hamas has released a new video featuring two Israeli hostages: 64-year-old Keith Seagal and 47-year-old Omri Miran. The video showcases emotional appeals from the hostages as they yearn for their families and plead for release, urging an end to Israeli attacks. Keith Seagal describes his life in peril amidst the bombings.
In the video, Keith Seagal says, 'We are living in a perilous condition here. Our lives are at risk during the air raids. It's terrifying. We're forced to endure this dreadful situation. How long must we continue like this?' Meanwhile, the streets of Tel Aviv remain filled with demonstrators holding banners and posters, demanding the release of hostages, and causing significant roadblocks with their fiery protests.
The demonstration also features Keith's daughter, who implores the government to urgently release her father. 'Seeing my father today, we all insist that a compromise must be reached soon. All hostages should be brought home at the earliest. I urge this nation's leaders to view this video and assist us in safely returning my father along with all captives,' she stated.
Pro-Palestinian Demonstrations outside the White House
American President Joe Biden hosted a dinner for White House correspondents on Saturday at the Hilton Hotel. The event was marked by significant protests, as demonstrators accused journalists of obfuscating the destruction caused by Israeli bombardment in Gaza and biased reporting. Shouts of 'Shame on you!' were directed at journalists amidst waves of Palestinian flags and anti-Israel chants.
According to local media, President Biden had invited White House correspondents for this annual dinner which also saw the attendance of various celebrities and politicians. Simultaneously, hundreds of uninvited pro-Palestinian supporters berated journalists, staged a lie-down protest on the streets to depict the destruction in Gaza, and waved posters with slogans condemning media houses.
Source: aajtak
Hamas Considering Israeli Proposal
Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh will witness important meetings at the World Economic Forum, attended by the Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, who will push for a ceasefire in Gaza. Notable attendees including the American Secretary of State and leaders from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman will initiate discussions on Sunday. The forum's chairman, Borge Brende, will relay information about the talks held in Israel on Friday involving Egypt.
Egypt was a participant in the ceasefire discussions with Israel on Friday. Meanwhile, Hamas, which governs Gaza, has stated it is reviewing the proposal offered by Israel. On October 7th, Hamas launched a significant attack on Israel, leading to over 1200 deaths and numerous hostages. Israel then commenced a substantial military operation in Gaza.
