Protesters for hostage deal block Tel Aviv highway with candles reading ‘HELP’

Families of the hostages block the Ayalon Higway on February 3, 2024. (Barak Dor)
Families of the hostages block the Ayalon Higway on February 3, 2024. (Barak Dor)

Protesters have briefly blocked traffic in the Ayalon Highway near Tel Aviv, lighting candles on the gravel in the shape of the words “HELP,” in the latest demonstration of their desperation for the government to do more to save their loved ones being held captive in Gaza.

Israel is reportedly waiting on a response from Hamas to see whether the sides will begin detailed negotiations.

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