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Thousands Protest in Israel for End to Gaza War, Release of 49 Hostages, and Comprehensive Deal Negotiated in Doha

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Updated Jul 6, 2025, 02:11 PM

Thousands of Israelis have been demonstrating in Tel Aviv and other cities demanding an end to the Gaza war and the immediate release of the remaining 49 to 50 hostages held by Hamas. Families of the Israeli hostages have called for a comprehensive prisoner exchange deal and urged the government, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, to approve a ceasefire agreement with Hamas. They have criticized Netanyahu's policies, which they say have resulted in the deaths of some hostages, and emphasized the urgency of rescuing the captives without delay or partial agreements. The families also called on former U.S.

President Donald Trump to exert pressure to finalize a comprehensive deal. The protests have included calls to reject partial exchange deals and to return all hostages at once before resuming normal life in the Gaza border communities. The Israeli government has approved sending a delegation to Doha to negotiate the prisoner exchange, with families demanding mechanisms to accelerate the timeline for reaching a comprehensive agreement within the week. The demonstrations coincide with ongoing security cabinet discussions in Israel and follow a 12-day conflict between Israel and Iran that resulted in casualties on both sides.

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