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.
According to Bressler, the current protests in Israel are not merely political but are rooted in the core values of solidarity among the people. She underscored the government's failure to protect hostages as a breach of a fundamental agreement within the country.
The protests have drawn a significant number of young people, many of whom are obligated to serve in the army. Bressler lamented the notion that the government might neglect its citizens in the event of a kidnapping, stating that such actions undermine the foundational principles upon which the country was established.
