Protesters descend on Begin Street in Tel Aviv after collapse of hostage talks in Qatar

Protesters gather outside the Kirya military headquarters in Tel Aviv after the collapse of the latest round of hostage negotiations in Qatar and the return of the Israeli delegation from Doha.

Family members of the hostages still in Gaza block Begin Street with cages to represent their loved ones, who have been held captive by Hamas since October 7.

The protest is taking place against the backdrop of an interview given by released hostage Amit Soussana and published by The New York Times this evening in which she shared details of the sexual assault she endured at the hands of her Hamas captor.

“There are still 19 women in captivity, it’s already been almost six months,” Ayala Metzger — whose father-in-law Yoram Metzger is still captive — tells the Kan public broadcaster from the scene of the protest.

“We’re celebrating Passover soon, the holiday of freedom, what freedom? What freedom are we talking about?” she continues. “They’re going through so much, it hurts to imagine it. One woman told us what she experienced there – what is happening to the other 19?”

“I’m addressing my prime minister – this is your responsibility,” says Metzger. “It is your responsibility, Netanyahu, to bring them home, whatever the cost.”