Thousands of people, including some of the Islamist group Hamas hostages who were recently released, demonstrated in Tel Aviv this Saturday evening, demanding that the Israeli government do whatever is necessary to rescue the 132 hostages remaining in captivity in the Gaza Strip.

Between white candles and huge posters with the hostages’ faces, protesters gathered in Tel Aviv’s Museum Square. now called “Hostage Square”.shouting, “Bring them home now!”

The protest was attended by some of the people who were rescued from captivity during the truce between Israel and Hamas, which took place from November 24 to 30, and who included the release of 105 hostages. in exchange for the release of 240 Palestinians held in Israeli prisons.

“The people who are still there may die simply because (the militia) decide to kill them. Release them immediately!– said Daniel Aloni, who spent 49 days in captivity with his daughter Emilia.

At a press conference, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu assured that his government is doing everything possible. “all that is in his power”rescue hostages still in the Gaza Strip, but assured that the priority for this was to continue the military offensive in the Palestinian enclave.

On the other hand, Israeli army spokesman Daniel Hagari stated that death of Colonel Asaf Chamami, which was captured by Hamas militants in an attack on October 7. His body is in the hands of an Islamist group.

In recent days, the army has confirmed – based on intelligence information and evidence collected by troops stationed in the sector – death of several hostages held by Hamas.

According to Halevi, 137 people remain captive in the Gaza Strip. Five of them are already dead.

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Among them are 125 Israelis and 11 foreigners: 8 from Thailand, 1 from Nepal, 1 from Tanzania and one with French-Mexican citizenship. Near Orion Hernandez Radu, for which the Mexican government continues its efforts for his release.

Among these 137 people are 17 women and two children.

Two children are brothers Ariel and Kfir Bibas, 4 years and 10 months respectively.who were kidnapped along with their mother Shiri Silverman Bibas – of Argentine descent – and father Yarden Bibas.

They were released during the truce. 81 Israelis and 24 foreigners (23 Thais and one Filipino). Among the liberated Israelis are Ilana Gritsevski Kami, who also has Mexican citizenship.

They are joined by four other hostages who were previously released: an Israeli-American mother and daughter and two elderly Israeli women.

On the other hand, Israel has The bodies of three hostages were found who died in Gaza: Tsarfati, announced this Friday, as well as a soldier and an elderly woman.

So they add 132 hostages are alive and five are dead in Gaza; a total of 110 people were released alive, and three were rescued after death.

(according to information from EFE And Aristegui News)