Demonstrators for the return of the abductees blocked Ayalon North, the active police from Makhtzizit

Demonstrators for the return of the abductees blocked traffic on the Ayalon lanes heading north, near the Arlozorov interchange, this evening (Motash) and were evacuated by the police. As part of the demonstrations, Begin Road in Tel Aviv was also blocked to traffic, and demonstrators were detained by police officers, some of whom received fines of NIS 1,000 for Blocking the road. The demonstration was led by representatives of the Tsengauker, Calderon, Metzger, Or, Gat, and Zahiro families. The organizers of the demonstration said: “We are not ready to accept the continued neglect of the Israeli government towards the abductees, and towards all Israeli citizens.” As Naama Lazimi (the work).

Ayalon North is blocked to traffic as a result of a demonstration by demonstrators for the return of the abductees (Photo: Alon David)

Earlier, protesters lit a bonfire in front of the Kirya in Tel Aviv, in a demonstration led by the families of some of the abductees. The fire was extinguished by the police, re-lit and extinguished again by fire and rescue forces.

Protesters and family members of abductees light a bonfire in front of the Kirya in Tel Aviv (Photo: Doron Hebsi)

Firemen put out a fire set by protesters in front of the Kirya demanding that the government act to release the abductees (Photo: Doron Hebsi)

The German ambassador in the abductees’ square: “The world must demand that Hamas release the abductees now”

At the same time, a rally was held in the Kidnapped Square in Tel Aviv with the participation of the ambassadors of Germany and France and the families. German Ambassador to Israel, ⁠Stefan Seibert, who participated in the rally, called on the countries of the world to pressure Hamas to act to release the abductees. Seibert spoke at a rally in Tel Aviv’s Kidnapped Square, attended by thousands of people, a day before the Israeli delegation is expected to leave for Qatar to continue negotiations with Hamas.

Seibert, who spoke in Hebrew, said at the rally: “It’s sad that there is still a need for a square for abductees. Our countrymen (Seibert refers to the abductees who are German citizens – AD) are still in Gaza suffering like you can’t imagine. The world is beginning to forget. We need to give them a voice and remind the world. The matter is in the hands of Hamas, the world must demand that Hamas release the abductees now. This will be a huge step towards ending the war, which also brought disaster to families in Gaza.”

At the same time as the rally, hundreds of people, led by the families of abductees, demonstrate in front of the Kirya in Tel Aviv, near the Begin Gate, demanding that the government act for their return. In nearby Kaplan Boulevard, thousands demonstrate in protest against the government, calling for elections.

Hosea Hagaithe brother of Gadi Hagi Menir Oz who was murdered and his body by Hamas, said at the rally: “All we want is to return them for burial in Israel. The State of Israel and the Jewish people acknowledge battles. In order for a nation to continue to exist, it must have clear values. Without the return of all the abducted and the dead, there will be no resurrection for the state. How can we trust and contribute to the country without their return? The return of the abductees is the supreme goal in this war.”

A rally for the return of the abductees in the abductees’ square in Tel Aviv (Photo: Oren Dagan)

Rally for the return of the abductees in the Kidnapped Square in Tel Aviv (Photo: Oren Dagan)

According to Hagai, “There are governments in the world that do not see this. Universities that deny October 7th, women’s organizations that deny the terrible acts. This is not Israel’s war alone. This is the war of every enlightened country that wants human rights. Do not remain silent in the face of war crimes, rape and murder.” .

Hagi addressed the government and said: “Prime Minister and the Cabinet, listen to the cry of the abductees and the abductees. They trust you, don’t turn them into the next Ron Aradim.”

Naama Cohenthe niece of the abductee Shlomo Mansour, the oldest abductee today, who will celebrate his 86th birthday in captivity tomorrow: “Think of your grandfather who is in the Hamas tunnels, eats a quarter of a pita a day, thinks he has been forgotten and tomorrow is his birthday. He has a wife named Mazal , five brothers and sisters. He was born in Iraq and lived through the Holocaust, saw his neighbors kill his friends. He immigrated to the Holy Land and lived in a tent and a hut. At the age of 15, he moved to Kibbutz Kissufim and believed that the state was doing everything to protect him and his family. Until the Sabbath when Hamas terrorists broke into him At home, they handcuffed him and kidnapped him to Gaza.”

Naama Cohen, the niece of the abductee Shlomo Mansour, at a rally in the square of the abductees (photo: Oren Dagan)

“He is the oldest prisoner in Gaza. He is all heart, how is it possible that he is in Gaza and the world is silent? How will we celebrate his birthday and wish him the best of luck when the luck has turned. We will pray that he does not forget how much we love him. We will shout to the world and remind him that he needs to go home and celebrate with the people he loves Him. I love you David Shlomo, and miss the tickling kiss with the mustache.”

French Ambassador to Israel, Frédéric Journes, said at the rally: “We lost 43 French citizens on the seventh of October, and now the fate of three abductees is still at risk. We demand the release of all the abductees. We are working with Egypt and Qatar for their release. Macron called the massacre the biggest massacre of the 21st century.” Xornes addressed the audience in Hebrew and said: “I want to tell you that France is by your side and will remain by your side until all the abductees return home, and that has to happen now.”

Einav Mozes, the daughter-in-law of the abductee Gadi Mozes: “This week you turned 80. We miss your hugs, walks in the fields. May the country you served and plow its fields put you at the top of the list of priorities.” Mozes turned to Netanyahu and the cabinet ministers: “Hamas has given an answer and there is a possibility and a last chance for the return of the abductees alive. Don’t miss it, there won’t be another chance. The price that Israel is obliged to pay is for the biggest failure in the country’s history, and this failure does not cost too much. “

Moses added: “Netanyahu, give the negotiating team a mandate to bring about the release of the kidnapped. Do not give up and leave until you bring about the release of all of them. You are obligated to them and to the citizens of Israel. A good leader gives hope to his citizens. The citizens of Israel will only have hope when they are returned alive. The people of Israel will not forgive if Give up the last opportunity for their return. This is a moral and national duty of the State of Israel. The state is supposedly functioning, but it is bruised. Bleeding and crushed. Only the return of the abductees alive will give relief. We must win for us and not for Hamas. Everyone demand the return of the abductees today, now, immediately. We won’t have another chance.”

The rally of the headquarters of the families of the abductees was held under the title ‘international rally’, led by the actor Lior Ashkenazi. Rabbi Doron Peretz, the father of the abducted soldier Daniel Peretz led a prayer for the soldiers and abductees during the rally, and the singer Tamir Greenberg sang the songs “Coming home” and “Bring u home”.

Demonstrators for the return of the abductees near the Arlozorov Interchange in Tel Aviv (Photo: Oren Dagan)

A protester for the return of the abductees is detained by police officers near the Arlozorov interchange in Tel Aviv (Photo: Oren Dagan)

Demonstrators for the release of the abductees block the traffic going down to Ayalon North at the Arlozorov interchange (Photo: Oren Dagan)

Demonstrators for the release of the kidnapped block traffic on Begin Road in Tel Aviv (Photo: Oren Dagan)

Demonstrator for the return of the abductees on Begin Road in Tel Aviv with a policeman who fined him 1,000 shekels for going down the road (Photo: Oren Dagan)

MK Naama Lazimi (center) at a demonstration for the return of the abductees near the Arlozorov interchange in Tel Aviv (Photo: Oren Dagan)