Families of Israeli hostages in Gaza storm Knesset meeting

Published January 22nd, 2024 - 10:22 GMT
Israeli hostages
A woman stands with a sign at a vigil demanding government action for the return of hostages abducted by Palestinian militants during the October 7 attack outside the Israeli parliament (Knesset) in Jerualem on November 7, 2023. (Photo by AHMAD GHARABLI / AFP)

ALBAWABA - Israeli media reported that families of Israeli hostages who are still in Gaza stormed the Knesset during a meeting on Monday.

Family members of Israeli hostages who were taken by Hamas on Oct. 7 stormed the Knesset Finance Committee meeting, demanding the release of their children.

Dozens of Israeli hostages are still in Gaza amid the rejection of Israel to accept a Hamas-proposed deal.

NBC News reported revealed that the Israeli government rejected Hamas' proposal of full withdrawal from Gaza in addition to a permanent ceasefire in exchange for releasing hostages. 

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a press conference: "I reject outright the terms of surrender of Hamas. If we agree to this, we will not be able to guarantee the security of our citizens".

Al-Aqsa Flood operation against Israel

Hamas military group announced on Oct. 7 a military operation called "Al-Aqsa Flood" against Israel which is the biggest offensive in decades.

Palestinian fighters “infiltrated” Israel from the Gaza Strip, captured military bases and took hostages as photos and videos went viral online showing Hamas fighters on vehicles inside Israel and others paragliding into occupation territory.

In response, Israeli armed forces announced targeting Hamas positions inside the Gaza Strip. Thousands were killed, and dozens of thousands of others were injured in the Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip.

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