Author: Al Jazeera
Published on: 03/05/2025 | 00:00:00
AI Summary:
Israelis have gathered outside the Ministry of Defence in Tel Aviv. They urged the government to prioritise the release of captives still held in Gaza instead of escalating military operations in the Palestinian territory. Government officials claim an expanded military offensive on Gaza will pressure Hamas into releasing the 59 remaining captives. Israeli journalist Gideon Levy said the protest movement remains consistent, but lacks the momentum to challenge Netanyahu’s coalition. He noted that a large segment of Israeli society continues to support the war effort, even amid rising frustration from captives’ families. “We want to bring all our hostages home,” he said.
Original: 492 words
Summary: 102 words
Percent reduction: 79.27%