Families Demand Action in Day of Protests Across Israel

Tue Oct 21 2025 10:35:52 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)

Families of hostages held by Hamas staged protests across Israel, urging for action to secure the release of their loved ones amidst continuing tensions in the region.

On a significant day of demonstration, the Hostages and Missing Families Forum organized marches and rallies across Israel, blocking major roadways to raise awareness of the plight of hostages held by Hamas. Families are appealing to President Trump for assistance in establishing a ceasefire and securing the release of those captives, with reports indicating that twenty hostages are still believed to be alive. The protests highlight ongoing humanitarian concerns amid the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict.

Families Demand Action in Day of Protests Across Israel

The Hostages and Missing Families Forum have protested across Israel with marches, rallies and demonstrations and main roads blocked for many morning commuters.

The group is also calling, again, on President Trump for help to finalize a ceasefire deal and bring home all of those held captive.

Twenty hostages held by Hamas are still believed to be alive.

For more details on the protests, watch the coverage of major roads blocked across Israel as families call for a ceasefire.