The families of Israeli hostages gathered outside of Benjamin Netanyahu’s office to protest against his plans to occupy Gaza. Footage shows demonstrators covered in chains and holding posters of their missing loved ones. One protester can be seen dressed as Netanyahu whilst holding a ripped Israeli flag and a baby doll. The mother of one hostage, Anat Angrest, said the government has abandoned her son by failing to “put a comprehensive deal on the table that will bring all 50 of them [the hostages] home together”. It came as the Israeli Security Cabinet held a lengthy debate on a plan to expand military control in Gaza, which was approved on Friday (8 Aug).

Family members of hostages in Gaza are leading a march around military headquarters in Tel Aviv in protest of the government’s plans to occupy the strip. pic.twitter.com/LAh4ebxN0s

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The families of Israeli hostages gathered outside of Benjamin Netanyahu’s office to protest against his plans to occupy Gaza. Footage shows demonstrators covered in chains and…

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Protesters demand end to Gaza war, release of hostages as Netanyahu faces criticism over new Gaza plan.

Thousands took to the streets in Tel Aviv, demanding the government reach a deal with Hamas