Thousands demonstrate, block roads at start of nationwide day of protests for hostages | NYGazet

Family members of the captives accuse the government of abandoning their loved ones for political gain; opposition MKs call for crowds to take to the streets

Thousands of protesters took to the streets early Tuesday, blocking highways and demonstrating outside ministers’ homes as part of an organized day of action demanding the government reach a deal for the release of 50 hostages still held by terrorist... [8183 chars]