Thousands gathered in front of Israel’s parliament to demand the return of the hostages abducted by Hamas in Gaza exactly six months ago, TRT World reports.

“Stay strong you who are still there,” cried 17-year-old former hostage Agam Goldstein with tears in her eyes. The teenager was freed in a deal with Hamas at the end of November.

In another moment of high emotion at the Sunday rally, Ofri Bibas appealed for the lives of her brother Yarden, his wife Shiri and their sons, Ariel, 4, and one-year-old Kfir — the youngest of the hostages.

About 250 Israelis and foreigners were taken hostage by Hamas on October 7. The army says 129 are still being held in Gaza, including 34 who are presumed dead.

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