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Tel Aviv Rally Demands Return of Hostage Ran Gvili

12/27/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Hundreds gathered in Tel Aviv for a Kabbalat Shabbat service to demand Ran Gvili's return, the last Israeli hostage held by Hamas.
Talik Gvili, Ran Gvili’s mother, urged unity.
She stated there would be no progress on negotiations until her son is home.
Noam Ben Ezra, sister of a previously kidnapped victim, echoed the call for unity against Hamas, stressing that the group is not honoring agreements regarding hostages.

History

Historical Context

The 2006 kidnapping of two Israeli soldiers by Hezbollah sparked the Second Lebanon War, resulting in over 1,000 casualties and escalating tensions with militant groups like Hamas. This crisis echoes in recent protests in Tel Aviv, where families demand the return of hostages, reflecting ongoing societal pressures and the complex dynamics of Israeli negotiations with militant organizations.

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Story summary

Hundreds gathered in Tel Aviv for a Kabbalat Shabbat service to demand Ran Gvili's return, the last Israeli hostage held by Hamas.
Talik Gvili, Ran Gvili’s mother, urged unity.
She stated there would be no progress on negotiations until her son is home.
Noam Ben Ezra, sister of a previously kidnapped victim, echoed the call for unity against Hamas, stressing that the group is not honoring agreements regarding hostages.

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