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Al-Qassam releases new captive video; thousands protest in Tel Aviv

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Israeli media
  • 3 Sep 2024 22:29
4 Min Read

Israelis are protesting for the third day in a row to demand a prisoner exchange deal with the Palestinian Resistance after the death of six captives.

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    Thousands of Israeli settlers demand a ceasefire deal an immediate prisoner exchange deal with the Palestinian Resistance, in Tel Aviv, in occupied Palestine, on September 3, 2024. (AP)

Thousands of Israelis protested against their government and called for a prisoner exchange deal with the Palestinian Resistance on Tuesday. 

The demonstrations are taking place in several intersections around Israeli-occupied territories, including areas in Tel Aviv, Rehovot, and Hod Hasharon, as well as other areas in the lower al-Jalil. 

⚡️BREAKING:

Massive protests are taking place right now in Tel Aviv, with reports of over 100,000 protesters demanding an exchange deal and Netanyahu’s resignation.

There are also reports of Israeli police clashing with protesters, with some arrests being made. pic.twitter.com/CMEFVELek3

— Suppressed News. (@SuppressedNws) September 3, 2024

Thousands gathered in Tel Aviv where the families of Israeli captives gave speeches from atop a van in the middle of the Benin Boulevard, which was completely filled with protesters. 

In several instances, police and protesters clashed, with some arrests reported. 

In the largest anti-government protests since Oct. 7, Israelis poured onto the streets of Tel Aviv to push their government toward a ceasefire and hostage deal. pic.twitter.com/AbzodB8LxG

— The Recount (@therecount) September 3, 2024

Occupying Philadelphi Axis is a 'bluff'

"The Philadelphi Axis is the biggest bluff there is," says Eli Albag, a father of a captive.

The axis in the southernmost area of the Gaza Strip has become a main topic of discussion within Israeli circles, as the Israeli Prime Minister has prioritized its occupation over completing a prisoner exchange deal. 

"Netanyahu thinks Israel’s people are dummies. Hezbollah, Iran, the West Bank, Gaza — the most important axis is the Ben Gvir-Smotrich axis. That’s the most dangerous axis to the nation of Israel," Albag added.

Extremist Finance Minister, Bezalel Smotrich, has been accused in Israeli media reports of off-putting a final agreement in favor of occupying the Philadelphi Axis and attempting to draw out concessions from the Palestinian Resistance by pushing the government to backtrack from previous agreements. 

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Israeli settlers blocked traffic on Begin Street in Tel Aviv, just outside the Israeli Security Ministry's headquarters, known as the Kirya. 

This is the third consecutive day that Israeli settlers demand a prisoner exchange deal and a ceasefire with the Palestinian Resistance. Settlers, officials, and politicians are blaming Netanyahu for adding clauses that steered a nearly complete deal to a dead-end. 

Top Israeli opposition members Yair Lapid and Benny Gantz have called on Israelis to protest Netanyahu's decisions and called for a ceasefire deal. 

The significant developments come after six Israeli captives were found dead in the southern Gaza Strip. On Sunday, the Israeli military command announced that it recovered the bodies of the six captives, three of which were reportedly part of the initial prisoner exchange deal that Netanyahu delayed. 

Since then, Hamas' al-Qassam Brigades has released footage of two of the settlers who criticized their government for failing to secure their release and called on Israelis to protest. 

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Ori Danino addresses Netanyahu, settlers

On Tuesday, al-Qassam's Military Media Unit released footage taken of Ori Danino who was among those announced dead on Sunday. 

In a direct message to Netanyahu and the Israeli war cabinet, Danino said, "You failed on October 7. You failed in your mission to protect us, the citizens."

"لا تهملونا".. كتائب #القسام تنشر فيديو للأسير القتيل أوري دانينو
Ori Danino: "Do no neglect us"#الوقت_ينفد#הזמן_אוזל#حكومتكم_تكذب #ממשלתים_שקרנית pic.twitter.com/Nmx9tEr7nM

— قناة الميادين (@AlMayadeenNews) September 3, 2024

"Today you are trying to kill us one after the other in failed rescue attempts," Danino had said before his death. 

He then addressed the Israeli people and urged them to "keep doing everything until we get out of here alive" and to do everything possible to secure a prisoner exchange deal. 

"Get us out of here alive now, because at this pace no will survive," the captive underlined. 

Read more: 'The Bloody Document': How Netanyahu's tactics killed Israeli captives

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