Protesters have taken to the streets in Israel to demand action from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his coalition government to secure a hostage deal. Physicist and protest leader Shikma Bressler highlighted the pressure being exerted on Netanyahu by what she described as 'super extremist groups' in Israel. She expressed concerns about certain decision-makers in the government being labeled as 'racist' and 'fascist' to some extent.
Bressler emphasized the urgency of bringing the hostages back and closing a deal, suggesting that internal groups within the coalition need to step up to counter the pressure. She criticized Netanyahu for prioritizing his coalition over the well-being of the people, particularly those in Gaza, the economy, and the future of the country.