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Families Demand Return of Son's Remains from Gaza

12/14/2025

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Families Demand Remains

Tel Aviv families demand return of Ran Gvili's remains held in Gaza since October 7 Hamas attack.
Itzik Gvili, Ran Gvili's father, said he cannot accept condolences until he sees his son's body.
The Hostages and Missing Families Forum will cease weekly rallies and hold Friday gatherings with Kabbalat Shabbat.
Ruby Chen urged inquiry into October 7 and criticized Netanyahu for not establishing one while promoting exemptions for Haredi men.

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Protesters Demand Accountability

Thousands protested in Tel Aviv's Habima Square against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government, calling for early elections and a state inquiry into the Oct. 7 Hamas attack.
Carmit Palty Katzir criticized Netanyahu for abandoning hostages and seeking immunity.
Eyal Eshel, a bereaved father, demanded accountability for government failures.
Moshe Radman Abutbul labeled the government the worst in Israel's history and urged a choice between democracy and authoritarianism.

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Families Demand Remains

Tel Aviv families demand return of Ran Gvili's remains held in Gaza since October 7 Hamas attack.
Itzik Gvili, Ran Gvili's father, said he cannot accept condolences until he sees his son's body.
The Hostages and Missing Families Forum will cease weekly rallies and hold Friday gatherings with Kabbalat Shabbat.
Ruby Chen urged inquiry into October 7 and criticized Netanyahu for not establishing one while promoting exemptions for Haredi men.

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