Protesters in Israel demand ceasefire extension

Protesters in Israel have taken to the streets in different parts of the country, asking for an extension for the ceasefire in Gaza so that more captives could be released.

Demonstrators have blocked main intersections in Tel Aviv. Some protesters have planned to fast for 500 minutes (8.3 hours) to express solidarity, as 500 days have passed since the captives were taken on 7 October 2023.

“All I care about, all I want, is for my friends to return. There were six of us living in unbearable conditions in a 6-square-metre (65-square-foot) space. I got out, but they are still there,” said Ohad Ben Ami, an Israeli captive who was released last week.