Relatives Demand Immediate Hostage Swap and Ceasefire

Family members of Israeli hostages held in Gaza took to the streets outside the Ministry of Defense building in Tel Aviv on January 7, 2025, calling for an immediate hostage swap and a ceasefire. The protesters demonstrated their frustration over the ongoing situation, where five Israelis have been held captive by Hamas since October last year. The family’s demands highlight the escalating tensions between Israel and Hamas as negotiations for the hostages’ release continue to stall.

Source: https://www.axios.com/2025/02/01/trump-sisi-move-palestinians-gaza-egypt