From the Liveblog of
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Protesters march in Jerusalem demanding release of remaining Gaza hostages
Jessica Steinberg, The Times of Israel's culture and lifestyles editor, covers the Sabra scene from south to north and back to the center
A cold drizzle falls on hundreds of supporters and families of hostages in Gaza as they gather near the Supreme Court to march to the Prime Minister’s Office to demand the release of the 138 hostages still held by Hamas in Gaza.
Holding umbrellas with the ‘Bring Them Home Now’ logo and torches for Hanukkah, the participants call, “There’s nothing more important than bringing every hostage home,” and “Time is up, need a deal on the table.”
“All of them, now!”
“Our hearts are captive in Gaza,” shout the families.
As the marchers face the Prime Minister’s Office, the names of the remaining 138 hostages are displayed on the facade of the building.
