Gaza War: Large demonstration in Israel for Gaza Agreement

During a large demonstration in Jerusalem before the residence of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, tens of thousands of people emphasized their demand for the end of the Gaza war. Netanyahu called on the forum of the families of the hostages, which were continued by the Islamist terrorist organization Hamas in the Gaza Strip, “immediately send a negotiation delegation for discussions about the termination of the war and the return of all hostages”. In the evening, Hamas confirmed its approval to a proposal for international intermediaries for a ceasefire.

Three weeks have passed without Israel’s response to Hamas’ answer to the intermediaries, it said in the communication of the forum of the hostage members. In a further explanation of the Hamas from Saturday evening it was said that one was open to “opposite ideas and suggestions”, which led to a permanent ceasefire, a complete withdrawal of the Israeli troops from the Gaza Strip, the import of relief goods and an exchange of hostages with Palestinian prisoners “through serious negotiations” through the international intermediaries.

Netanyahu insists on a comprehensive deal in which all hostages are released in one fell swoop. According to Israeli information, 20 of the 48 hostages that are still in Gaza are alive. Netanyahu also insists on a surrender and disarmament of Hamas and wants Israel to keep security control over the Gaza Strip. Critics accuse him of pulling the war unnecessarily. His right -wing extremist coalition partners, whose political survival depends, are against a ceasefire.