Author: By ATARA BECK, JERUSALEM POST STAFF

Over 2,500 individuals gathered in Jerusalem, demanding the Israeli government to take immediate action to secure the release of hostages, all at once and not in stages. Signs emphasizing that only pressure can bring back the hostages were prominently displayed during the demonstration. The protest, organized by the Tikva Forum and supported by families of the hostages, called for increased military intervention, a cessation of humanitarian aid to Gaza, and the implementation of strategic plans to ensure the safe return of all captives. The demands included declaring the northern Gaza Strip a closed military zone until all hostages are safely…