A series of protests have erupted in various cities across Israel in response to the recovery of the bodies of six hostages in Gaza. Demonstrators are expressing their frustration with the government's handling of the crisis, with protests taking place in Tel Aviv, Ra'anana, Rehovot, and Be'er Sheva.
Protesters have taken to the streets, some even blocking roads, to demand immediate action to secure the release of the remaining hostages. One protest featured a banner that read, 'Look them in the eyes,' emphasizing the human aspect of the situation.
At the Bilu Junction in Rehovot, a protester stated, 'We have to stop our routine, to stop the country until the hostages come home,' highlighting the urgency and determination of the demonstrators.
The Hostages Families Forum has called for demonstrations nationwide following the Israeli military's retrieval of the hostages' bodies in Gaza. The Forum has organized a demonstration scheduled to coincide with the Cabinet meeting in Jerusalem at 9 a.m. ET, as well as a vigil in Tel Aviv at 6 p.m. local time to honor the 'hostages murdered in Gaza by Hamas.'
Additionally, a rally is planned at Begin Gate, outside the government headquarters in Tel Aviv, in the subsequent hour. The sisters of one of the remaining hostages, Liri Albag, have urged the public to show support for the hostages' families by participating in these demonstrations.
