September 2024 Israel ceasefire protests
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| September 2024 Israel ceasefire protests | |
|---|---|
| Part of the 2024 Israeli protests | |
| Date | 1 September 2024 – present (1 day) |
| Location | Israel |
| Caused by | Recovery of six dead hostages |
| Methods | Protests, strike action |
| Casualties | |
| Arrested | 29 |
On 1 September 2024, protests began in Israel after the Israel Defense Forces stated it had recovered six dead hostages taken by Hamas during its attack on Israel in October 2023, including Hersh Goldberg-Polin.[1]
Background
[edit]Israeli hostage crisis
[edit]On 7 October 2023, Hamas mounted an offensive on Israel, abducting an estimated 251 people from the country, as well as murdering 1,180 more.[2]
Recovery operation
[edit]On 1 September 2024, the Israel Defense Forces stated that six hostages taken by Hamas, including Hersh Goldberg-Polin, had been found dead in a tunnel underneath Rafah. A forensic examination by the Ministry of Health determined that the hostages had been shot several days prior. Hamas accused Israel of failing to reach a ceasefire agreement, allowing the hostages to be killed.[3]
Protests
[edit]In Israel
[edit]In Tel Aviv, protesters carried six coffins throughout the city.[1]
International
[edit]Demonstrators gathered outside the residence of Israeli ambassador to the United States Michael Herzog to seek an end to the war.[4]
Strike
[edit]Histadrut, Israel's largest trade union, announced a one-day strike for 2 September.[1]
Government response
[edit]According to CNN, prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu is "worried" about the protests.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Patil, Anushka; Sobelman, Gabby; Odenheimer, Natan (1 September 2024). "Protests Break Out Across Israel Demanding a Deal for the Release of Hostages". The New York Times. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
- ^ "Hamas hostages: Stories of the people taken from Israel". BBC News. 1 September 2024. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
- ^ Shankar, Vivek; Sobelman, Gabby (1 September 2024). "Israel's Military Says Hostages Were Killed by Hamas Shortly Before Being Found". The New York Times. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
- ^ Brice-Saddler, Michael (1 September 2023). "Protesters voice anger over hostage deaths outside Israeli ambassador's home". The Washington Post. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
- ^ Izso, Lauren (1 September 2024). "Netanyahu is "worried" about widespread protests, Israeli official says". CNN. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
