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Jerusalem Erupts: Thousands Demand Hostage Release from Gaza

3/19/2025

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On March 19, 2025, Jerusalem erupted with the voices of tens of thousands demanding justice as families of hostages and former security officials rallied against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Their cries for the release of hostages from Gaza echo a deep-seated frustration, with critics alleging that Netanyahu is leveraging the war to cling to power.

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On March 19, 2025, Jerusalem erupted with the voices of tens of thousands demanding justice as families of hostages and former security officials rallied against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Their cries for the release of hostages from Gaza echo a deep-seated frustration, with critics alleging that Netanyahu is leveraging the war to cling to power.