Protests Erupt in Israel Over Failure to Secure Ceasefire and Release Remaining Hostages

Massive protests engulfed Israel after six hostages were found dead in Gaza. Demonstrators demanded Prime Minister Netanyahu secure a ceasefire to free the remaining captives. The Israeli military recovered the bodies, while Hamas blamed Netanyahu for the deaths. Calls for a general strike and escalating violence added to national tensions.

Massive protests have engulfed Israel following the discovery of six dead hostages in Gaza. Crowds, estimated at up to 500,000, vehemently demanded that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secure a ceasefire to release the remaining 101 hostages.

Israeli military officials announced the recovery of the bodies, with a forensic examination determining they were shot dead by Hamas militants. Calls for a general strike and escalating violence further frayed national nerves.

Senior Hamas officials blamed Netanyahu for the hostages' deaths, urging a ceasefire agreement. Amidst rising public anger and calls for a general strike, the situation remains tense with violence continuing in Gaza and the occupied West Bank.

(With inputs from agencies.)