Israelis Protest as Qatar Halts Mediation Efforts in Gaza, Hostages' Fate in Limbo

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:42am on 10 Nov 2024,Sunday International

Israelis protested in Tel Aviv on November 9, 2024, expressing growing concern for hostages held in Gaza as Qatar announced it would pause its mediation efforts in the ongoing conflict. Thousands rallied with signs marking 400 days since the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack. Qatar’s decision to step back was due to a lack of “willingness and seriousness” from both sides in negotiations. Protesters criticized Qatar’s failure in mediation and blamed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Meanwhile, Israel’s retaliatory strikes have killed thousands in Gaza, with 97 hostages still held by Hamas.

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