Hostage families, supporters march on Netanyahu's residence ahead of mass rally

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Hostage families, supporters march on Netanyahu’s residence ahead of mass rally
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By Charlie Summers Today, 5:09 pm



Families of hostages and supporters march from the Knesset to the Prime Minister’s residence in Jerusalem (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)


Hundreds of protesters led by a group of hostages’ families arrive at the prime minister’s residence in Jerusalem after marching there from the Knesset.

The hostages’ relatives call on Israelis to travel to the capital, announcing plans for two massive rallies against the expansion of the Gaza war to take place outside the premier’s home. The first rally is set to be held later this evening, while the second is scheduled for Saturday night.

“We are standing here with a very simple, straight and direct message: we want a ceasefire and hostage deal and this is his [Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s] responsibility to do it,” says Yehuda Cohen, the father of Hamas-held hostage Nimrod Cohen.


Anat Angrest, the mother of hostage Matan Angrest, decries the expansion of the war in Gaza. “The IDF chief of staff is saying in a clear voice that continuing the war is a death trap for soldiers,” she claims..........................