Watan-The families of Israeli prisoners held by Palestinian resistance in Gaza continue to exert pressure on the government of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, demanding an end to the war and reaching a deal for their release.
Video footage has circulated, showing protests by the families of Israeli prisoners in Tel Aviv, as scenes become familiar amid significant anger over the ongoing war that claims the lives of prisoners in Gaza.
The prisoners were seen in a state of hysterical screaming, saying “Akhashaf,” in an effort to pressure Netanyahu’s government to stop the war and reach an immediate exchange deal.
Protests by the families of the prisoners continued, with families deciding to protest in front of Netanyahu’s house in Kessarya, south of the city of Haifa, in an attempt to pressure for a deal as the only path that may bring their children back alive.
Clashes between the families of the prisoners and the Israeli police were reported
Scenes documented the moment when a physical altercation broke out between the families of the prisoners in Gaza, who gathered in front of Netanyahu’s house, and the security forces responsible for protecting the Israeli Prime Minister’s residence.
These scenes showed the protesters attempting to storm Netanyahu’s house, while the security forces guarding the house intervened to prevent the intrusion before clashes erupted.
Thousands of Israelis demonstrated in the center of Tel Aviv, demanding the release of the prisoners held in Gaza and calling for early elections to overthrow Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government.
Protesters marched in Rabin Square, with some holding signs criticizing Netanyahu with slogans such as “The face of evil” and “Elections now.”
إسرائيليون يتظاهرون وسط تل أبيب مطالبين بإقالة حكومة نتنياهو ويحملون رئيس الوزراء مسؤولية ما حصل في السابع من أكتوبر ومصير الأسرى في غزة.. مراسلة الجزيرة فاطمة خمايسي تنقل لنا المشهد#حرب_غزة #الأخبار pic.twitter.com/fgnZxGtEuQ
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Netanyahu’s ruling coalition faces increasing criticism from political opponents due to its handling of the war and the prisoner file.