As negotiations resume in Doha for a truce in Gaza, hostage families have reasonable hope. At the same time, large demonstrations continue to be held in Israel demanding the return of these hostages.
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Since June 11 and the last response from Hamas, negotiations for a ceasefire in Gaza have not progressed. The sticking point concerned the question of the end of hostilities that Israel wanted only temporary. But the resumption of negotiations gives hope to the relatives of hostages. There are still 116 hostages held by Hamas since October 7, including 42 dead according to the Israeli army.
Among the hostages is Or, Michel Levy’s brother. The latter expresses a measured hope, in relation to these discussions. “I’m always optimistic, especially when it comes to the deal on the table. Honestly, I try not to worry too much about it because we’ve been disappointed so many times. But I want to believe that this time, we’re going to get there.”
Michel Levy remains convinced that his brother will return, but “there “The question is when.” “My job and the way I see it is to make it happen as quickly as possible.”
A mobilization that obviously takes place through the media and through the rallies that Michael Levy participates in every week. Since Sunday morning, demonstrators have been blocking roads throughout the country and the Jerusalem light rail has been temporarily interrupted. Families of hostages and opponents have called for a “day of resistance”. For weeks now, thousands of people have been gathering in Israel, mainly in Tel Aviv, to demonstrate against the government.
