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August 20, 2025

Israeli Hostages' Families Lead Protests in Tel Aviv to Demand Gaza Ceasefire Deal
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In Israel, protesters led by family members of Israeli hostages blocked
a highway in Tel Aviv Tuesday to demand a prisoner exchange and a
ceasefire in Gaza. The protest follows nationwide demonstrations on
Sunday that saw up to 1 million Israelis take to the streets demanding
Prime Minister Netanyahyu end the war.

Shai Moses: "The only thing that works is putting pressure on the
Israeli government to make a deal, to seal the deal and bring all of our
hostages back and stop the war in Gaza. We will not stop until all our
hostages are home."



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