Among those present were relatives of the victims and international representatives.
Tens of thousands of people gathered this Saturday at the Plaza of the Kidnappedin Tel Aviv, Israel, to celebrate the ceasefire in Loop following the agreement between Benjamin Netanyahu’s government and the Hamas group, which includes the release of all hostages held in the coastal enclave.
The event was especially emotional, with the participation of relatives of the kidnapped, including Itzik Hornan Argentine who had lost his two children in the conflict and who managed to regain the freedom of the minors last February, while they await the return of Eitan Hor.
Presence of Argentines
The presence of numerous Argentinians residing in Israel, totaling more than 90,000 people, was highlighted. As reported by C5N, official data indicated that there were more than 400,000 people They attended the event in Kidnapped Square, located near the Tel Aviv Museum of Art and the Israel Defense Forces headquarters, where family members of the hostages had gathered for the past two years to demand their release.
Among those kidnapped, there are 48 people, of which 20 are alive. Among them, the Argentines David and Ariel Cunio, Eitan Horand the recovery of the body is expected Leon Josephalso Argentine.
International figures participated in the event, such as the United States special envoy for the Middle East, Steve Witkoffnext to Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trumpwho expressed their support for the families and highlighted the diplomatic efforts that led to the cessation of hostilities.
During his speech, Witkoff praised the work of the prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the chief negotiator Ron Dermerwhom he described as “men who have sacrificed a lot for this country,” although his speech was interrupted on several occasions by boos towards the Israeli president.
The US envoy assured that the return of the kidnapped people was imminent and stated: “They have carried the weight of hope on their shoulders and have shown that peace is not weakness, but the greatest form of strength. They are going to return home.”
Source: Ambito
