Ministers heckled at Memorial Day ceremonies as protesters call for return of hostages

Several ministers are heckled by the public as they take part in Memorial Day ceremonies across the country.

In Tel Aviv, people shout “All of them, now!” at Agriculture Minister Avi Dichter, a call to bring home all 59 hostages still held in Gaza.

Others held up signs with the number “59.”

In Ramle, people shout “traitor” at Social Justice Minister May Golan. Others walked out when she began her speech.

The interruptions come despite a heavy police presence at military cemeteries in a bid to stop a repeat of the outbursts that marked last year’s commemorations.

Participants held up signs with the names of the hostages as Transportation Minister Mir Regev spoke in Holon, but did not interrupt her.

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