Israelis convened in demonstrations outside governmental structures in Jerusalem following the army's fatalities. over 400 Palestinians In the Gaza Strip - the most intense attack since a temporary truce began in January.
The families of hostages detained by Hamas appealed to their supporters to join protests outside Israel’s parliament alongside them, stating that the renewed conflict in Gaza endangers the lives of their relatives.
I couldn't stay in my office today following the night we've experienced, particularly after the harsh action taken by Netanyahu and his administration," stated Efrat Ben Barak while demonstrating outside the parliament building. "It’s likely that Netanyahu feels the pressure mounting as demonstrations continue to grow.
A protestor identified as Joni Sar stated: "The sole rationale behind the resumption of this conflict at present appears to be the coalition requirements of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who aims to bolster his governing alliance’s resilience so as to shield himself from potential legal troubles." investigations and out of jail.”
An Israeli announcement stated that they conducted the fatal airstrikes following Hamas’s refusal to release hostages detained in the Gaza Strip. They cautioned that this operation was ongoing and likely to escalate further.
Two specific mediation offers put forth by U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff were dismissed by Hamas," stated Israeli Foreign Ministry spokesperson Oren Marmorstein. "While Israel accepted these mediation suggestions, Hamas declined them.
Netanyahu has been under significant pressure from the families of Israeli hostages to secure their release since the beginning of the conflict. Additionally, he encounters pressure from far-right coalition partners to keep fighting the war and dismantle Hamas.
The UN Human Rights spokesperson, Thameem Al Kheetan, expressed his shock on Tuesday regarding the Israeli airstrikes and demanded the "immediate liberation" of the remaining Israeli captives.
He called upon "all influential states to exert every effort towards achieving peace and preventing additional hardship for civilians."
"Resorting to additional military power by Israel will merely impose greater hardships on the Palestinian people who are already enduring devastating circumstances. This horrific situation needs to be halted at once," he stated.
The White House stated that they had been consulted and expressed backing for Israel’s steps.