The families of hostages held in the Gaza Strip kicked off a 24-hour rally in Tel Aviv Saturday night, calling on the government to bring their loved ones home after 100 days spent in Hamas captivity.
Thousands of people poured into “Hostages Ssquare” in Tel Aviv — a central plaza opposite Israel's Defense Ministry that has served as a gathering point for the campaigners.
More than 100 hostages were released during a temporary truce in November, but 132 remain held in Gaza including the remains of about two dozen who died or were killed.
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In Tel Aviv, many of the protesters were planning to stay out all night.
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