Relatives of Israeli hostages held in the Gaza Strip set up a tent in front of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s house in Jerusalem and demanded immediate action to release the captives. It is written that before the installation of the tents, a meeting was held with the radical Palestinian movement Hamas, where it was stated that it was necessary to make an agreement on this issue. TASS.
On the banners hung next to the tents, demands were written for the hostages to return to their homes as soon as possible.
The Forum for Families of Hostages and Missing Persons said protesters would remain in tents until an agreement was reached on the return of the hostages.
In his video message, Netanyahu rejected Hamas’ demands to end the military operation in the Gaza Strip and withdraw Israeli troops from the area in exchange for the release of all hostages. He emphasized that fighting would continue until a complete victory against Hamas was achieved, but also assured that the release of hostages would remain a priority for Israeli authorities.
The situation in the Middle East has worsened since thousands of Hamas militants infiltrated Israel from the Gaza Strip on October 7. More than two hundred hostages were captured.
On this day, Hamas launched thousands of rockets into Israel and announced the start of Operation Al Aqsa Flood. In response, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that the country was at war.
Lebanese Shiite organization Hezbollah announced its support for Hamas. Rocket attacks began on Israel and Lebanon from both sides. On the afternoon of October 19, the Israeli army announced that fire was opened from Lebanese territory to the country’s border areas. According to the IDF, numerous anti-tank missiles were fired at Kibbutz Manara.
The existence of the Lebanese Shiite organization Hezbollah is believed to exist will be open to transportation and interaction According to Bloomberg, based on experts, Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense system will be suppressed in the event of a conflict in the Middle East.
Formerly UN Secretary General acceptedHe said Lebanon could turn into “another Gaza” if tensions escalate.