Hundreds of women march through Tel Aviv demanding release of hostages
Hundreds of women marched through Tel Aviv on Friday calling on the Israeli government and the international community to do more to help secure the release of the hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.
Videos shared on social media showed women holding signs saying “no more time,” as well as chanting “me too, unless you’re a Jew” and “wake up world.”
According to witnesses, more than 1,500 people were present at the protest. Israeli authorities have yet to release an official count. The protest was called for by a women’s rights organization but some men could also be seen marching.
“The government is taking its time, but their time has run out,” organizers said in a release ahead of the protest.
“We'll distribute signs and embark on a protest march for our kidnapped ones held captive for over 100 days in Gaza, enduring abuse by Hamas with no prospect of release.”
Hamas and other groups took around 240 hostages into Gaza on October 7. More than 100 Israeli and foreign hostages were freed during a weeklong truce in late November, with Palestinians held in Israeli prisons being released in exchange for the Israelis. Israel believes 132 hostages remain in Gaza, with around 107 thought to still be alive.
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