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Protests have long been a defining feature of Israel’s democracy – they give voice to anguish, mobilize citizens, and hold leaders to account. But they are not inherently virtuous.

The groups are the Gaza-based Palestinian Centre for Human Rights and Al Mezan Center for Human Rights, and Al-Haq, based in the West Bank city of Ramallah.

The Hostages and Missing Families Forum said in response that if Netanyahu genuinely cared about releasing the hostages, he would immediately advance hostage talks.

“700 days of captivity. Can anyone even grasp what that means?” former hostage Doron Steinbrecher asked crowds. “To be imprisoned, starved, terrified, longing, lonely for 700 days?"

After Civil Administration workers demolished an illegal outpost in the area and left the site, the shuttle carrying the approximately 20 workers was attacked by dozens of Jewish Israelis.

"Once the door opens, it will not close, and IDF activity will intensify until the Hamas murderers and rapists accept Israel’s conditions to end the war," Katz said.

Physical scars that serve as silent reminders of a moment when the country held its breath, and of one grand question that still echoes weeks later: What happens now?

According to some analysts, the departure of the haredi parties means that the government’s days are numbered.

In the video, Gilboa-Dalal said he couldn't believe he was still alive after 22 months of war, and that he was being held in Gaza City.

The Hostage Families Forum will host several protests marking the 700th day of war, including the 101st Kabbalat Shabbat at Hostages Square.