Anti-government rally in Jerusalem: Protesters demand answers on hostage crisis amid Israel-Hamas war

A group of anti-government protesters staged a sit-in at, Israel's capital city, Jerusalem. According to the Times of Israel, the protesters demanded a hostage deal. (Photo: Reuters)

This development comes amidst growing criticism of Netanyahu’s handling of the hostage situation. He has been accused of torpedoing ceasefire talks by imposing new conditions, such as military control over the Philadelphi Corridor, a strip of land between Gaza and Egypt. (Photo: Reuters)

Despite stating initially that the release of hostages was the primary goal of the military offensive in Gaza, Netanyahu’s government has not only failed to secure their release but also expanded military operations across the region. (Photo: Reuters)

Israel estimates that over 100 of its citizens are still held captive by Hamas in Gaza, with concerns that some may have already been killed in Israel’s indiscriminate air strikes across the densely populated area. (Photo: Reuters)

Israel has killed 43,000 Palestinians and wounded more than 100,000 since October last year, with 11,000 missing, presumed dead, under the rubble of their homes and other civilian infrastructure destroyed by the occupation state. (Photo: Reuters)

Dozens of protesters were detained, and several were injured during clashes between Israeli authorities and anti-government demonstrators. (Photo: Reuters)

The protest, marking the first day of the Knesset’s winter session, followed a day full of protests and advocacy for the hostages. Hostages’ family members and activists attended committee meetings to advocate for their loved ones and staged multiple protests inside and outside the Knesset. (Photo: Reuters)

The occupation state faces a genocide case at the International Court of Justice for its actions in Gaza. It denies allegations that it is committing genocide. (Photo: Reuters)