Israeli Protests Disrupt Aid to Gaza Over Hostage Crisis
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Israeli protesters, including families of hostages held in Gaza, have blocked humanitarian aid trucks from entering Gaza for a third day, demanding no aid until all hostages are released. Despite US pressure to allow aid to enter "without interruption", only nine trucks entered Gaza on the first day of protests, with 114 diverted to Egypt. The Israeli government faces international pressure to allow more aid into Gaza while also seeking the release of hostages. Unconfirmed reports suggest upcoming "critical" hostage talks involving US and Israeli officials, Qatari and Egyptian mediators, and Hamas, amid ongoing heavy fighting in Gaza.
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- Families of Gaza Hostages Vow More 'Disruption' After Storming Israeli Knesset The Daily Beast
- Israelis try to prevent aid entering Gaza in protest for hostages Global News
- Widening Mideast Crisis: Families of Israeli Hostages Protest at Border Crossing to Block Aid to Gaza The New York Times
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