TEL AVIV: 1000’s of Israelis rallied in Tel Aviv Saturday (Jun 1) to demand acceptance of a ceasefire and hostage launch deal outlined by US President Joe Biden, with many fearing the premier would reject the proposal.
Israeli and US flags dotted the gang within the central plaza they’ve dubbed Hostages Sq., alongside banners urging: “Convey them residence!”
“Biden is our solely hope,” protester Abigail Zur, 34, informed AFP.
The US president mentioned on Friday that Israel was providing a new three-stage roadmap in the direction of a full ceasefire, together with the discharge of hostages held by Palestinian militants within the Gaza Strip.
Demonstrators informed AFP they have been fearful that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would disown the deal.
“Biden cares about our hostages greater than Netanyahu does,” mentioned Karen, a protester in her early fifties, as others chanted: “Now, Now”.
Netanyahu was extra involved about his personal political future, mentioned protester Diti Kapuano, 46.
