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Thousands march to press Israel's government to do more to free hostages held in Gaza

Relatives of hostages say release efforts should be an absolute priority of Israel's campaign in Gaza. © Ahmad Gharabli, AFP

Thousands of family members and supporters of some 240 hostages held in Gaza streamed into Jerusalem on Saturday, castigating Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government over his management of the war with Hamas and pleading with the government to do more to bring their loved ones home.  

As public pressure mounted, Netanyahu said Saturday that Israel's War Cabinet would meet with representatives of the families this week. “I am marching with you. The Israeli people are marching with you,” he said. “I promise, when we have something to say, we will inform you.”

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