(17 Aug 2025)
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Tel Aviv, Israel – 17 August 2025
1. Various of thousands of people marching through the streets of Tel Aviv ahead of rally
2. Various of people playing drums and chanting
3. Wide of protesters holding a banner reading (Hebrew) “the people will bring back the hostages”
4. Mid of protesters on a van holding banners and picture of hostage
5. Wide of people holding flags and marching
STORYLINE:
Thousands of people marched in Tel Aviv ahead of a rally at what is known as “Hostages Square,” in a call to reach a deal to release hostages held in Gaza.
Groups representing families of hostages organized the demonstrations as frustration grows in Israel over plans for a new military offensive in some of Gaza’s most populated areas, which many fear could further endanger the remaining hostages.
Fifty hostages remain, and 20 of them are believed to still be alive.
Israeli police blasted crowds with water cannons and made dozens of arrests on Sunday as thousands of protesters demanding a deal to free hostages in Gaza aimed to shut down the country with a one-day strike that blocked roads and closed businesses.
Protesters gathered at dozens of places including outside politicians’ homes, military headquarters and on major highways.
They blocked lanes and lit bonfires. Some restaurants and theaters closed in solidarity. Police said they arrested at least 38 people.
AP video shot by Sam Mednick
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