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Israeli women take part in a protest demanding the end to the war in Gaza and the release of all hostages, near Kibbutz Nahal Oz, on Aug. 10.
Nearly two years into the war in Gaza , the voices of dissent within Israel are getting louder and stronger – as the military is growing weary.
Ahead of a planned Israeli offensive on Gaza City, tens of thousands of Israelis marched in the streets on Tuesday, urging the government to agree to a ceasefire deal, end the fighting and bring the remaining hostages home.
“A mother never gives up!” said Silvia Cunio, whose sons David and Ariel are still being held hostage. “I’ll never give up on any of them! Fifty hostages need to come home now! All of them! In a deal! Now!”
It’s not just hostages’ mothers begging for a ceasefire. This is