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Israeli Parliament Stormed by Hostages' Families

Posted on AllSides January 22nd, 2024
From The Center
Middle East, Israel, Hostages, Israel Hamas Violence
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The families of those taken hostage by Hamas during the militant group's attacks on southern Israel have forced their way through security at the country's parliament, demanding answers from lawmakers.

Video on social media showed a man being restrained as he shouted at lawmakers in a finance committee meeting at the Knesset on Monday while people behind him entered the room holding banners.

"Relatives of Israeli hostages disrupt a parliament committee meeting to demand action to get captives freed, yelling 'you won't sit here while they are dying there!'" the Associated Press reported.

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