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Protesters in Tel Aviv say government responsible for captives’ fate
As we’ve reported, thousands of Israelis continued protests across Israel, calling for the government to secure the release of all captives in return for a complete end to the war.
“At this very moment, the hostages are being bombed in accordance with Netanyahu’s order,” said Naama Weinberg, whose cousin was killed in captivity in Gaza, during a speech at a rally.
“War will not bring our hostages home. It will kill them. And they will be lost to us forever.”
Demonstrators rally outside captive negotiator’s home in West Jerusalem
Families of Israeli captives and activists are protesting in front of the home of Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer, chief negotiator for the return of abductees from Gaza.
About 100 people demanded Dermer fulfil his mission to bring the captives home.
A statement from the families said: “We stand here to remind Minister Dermer of his highest message – to reach a complete agreement to save 59 souls. Save them from the danger of death and the real and immediate danger of disappearance.”
Netanyahu to visit Hungary despite international arrest warrant
The Israeli prime minister will fly to Hungary on Wednesday for a four-day trip. During the visit, Netanyahu will meet Hungary’s President Viktor Orban, a right-wing populist who has been a staunch backer of Israel, as well as other top officials.
Netanyahu is currently wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) on charges of war crimes. But Orban has said Hungary will disregard the warrant if Israel’s leader visits.
One day after the ICC decision in November, Netanyahu thanked Orban for his show of “moral clarity” in extending the invitation.
‘People of Gaza have been let down by the Western world’
Mansour Shouman, a Palestinian journalist from Gaza, says Israel’s punishing wars on Gaza and the occupied West Bank have exposed the hypocrisy of the West.
While its ally Israel has committed genocide for nearly 18 months, the West has done nothing to halt the bloodshed of Palestinian civilians who continue to persevere through the horrors inflicted upon them, he said.
“The people of Gaza have been let down by the Western world. Right now, Gaza has shown the true face of those lecturing us for decades about human rights and democracy,” Shouman told Al Jazeera.
“Palestinians remain strong in their faith, they do have a strong culture. They rely heavily on family, on elders. The women of Palestine are the backbone of society. Despite everything thrown at these people, they remain firm and strong because of their faith and social norms.”
