Protests are being held across Israel today to mark 700 days since the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led invasion and massacre, and to call for the release of the remaining 48 hostages.
In Tel Aviv’s Hostages Square, activists have displayed a large “SOS” sign on the ground, along with a sand timer, signaling that time is running out for the hostages. Protesters wearing yellow shirts and head coverings are dotted about the exhibit.
Additional protests are scheduled to take place throughout the day, and at a demonstration outside the President’s Residence in Jerusalem at 8 a.m.
At 9 a.m., members of Kibbutz Nir Oz will deliver a statement to the media from Kiryat Gat. Several former hostages will be in attendance, the Kan public broadcaster says, including Arbel Yehoud, whose partner Ariel Cunio is still captive in Gaza.
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