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Thousands call for release of hostages at pro-Israel rally in London
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https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-67976051?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
autotldr@lemmings.world [bot] 2 years ago
This is the best summary I could come up with:
Thousands have attended a pro-Israel rally in London to mark 100 days since the 7 October attacks and call for the release of all hostages from Gaza.
He also thanked the King, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer for their expressions of support following the 7 October attacks.
People in the crowd told the BBC they were worried the hostages were being forgotten and that they felt compelled to attend and show support for Israel.
Lord Pickles said that Gaza could be rebuilt and peace brought to the Middle East, but that such a process could only begin if “we bring the hostages home”.
They saw Hamas and other armed Palestinian groups cross into Israel and carry out attacks on civilian and military targets, killing around 1,200 people and taking an estimated 240 hostages.
Following the attacks, Israel launched a ground invasion and bombing campaign in Gaza with the stated aim of destroying Hamas and removing the group from power in the territory.
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