Netanyahu's meaningless condition became the reason for the death of 6 hostages, Mossad chief reminded of the mistake
After the death of 6 Israeli hostages in Gaza, demonstrations are being held all over Israel for the hostage release deal. From common citizens to Israeli celebrities, leaders and officials are now demanding a hostage release deal as soon as possible. Meanwhile, a big statement has come from David Barnea, the chief of Israel's intelligence agency Mossad.
He said that as per the hostage release agreement, the Israeli army should withdraw from Philadelphia and the Netzarim corridor. He said that now the presence of the Israeli army is not necessary for any operation there.
The main reason behind the failure of the mediators' meeting in Cairo last month was Israel's demand for its presence in the Philadelphia and Netzarim corridors. After the death of 6 hostages, Hamas has also blamed Netanyahu for this. A Hamas official said that the death of 6 hostages was due to Netanyahu's tough demands for the deal.
Netanyahu's demand is meaningless
Not only the Mossad chief but Israel's Defense Minister Yoav Galant has also called this demand unnecessary. In a meeting called on Sunday after the death of the hostages, Galant said, "The demand that Israel maintain control over the so-called Philadelphia corridor separating Egypt and Gaza is an unnecessary obstacle we have placed on ourselves in the release of the hostages."
3 lakh people on the streets of Tel Aviv
After the death of 6 hostages, anger erupted against the Israeli government over the delay in the deal. Protests are being held all over Israel for the hostage release deal. On Sunday, about 3 lakh people demonstrated on the streets of Tel Aviv demanding a deal. This protest is the biggest demonstration since October 7. Similar protests are taking place not only in Tel Aviv but also in other cities in Israel.