Israel families breach Gaza fence to bring back hostages

Families of Israeli hostages held in Gaza took a dramatic step on Thursday, August 29, and crossed the border fence near the Israeli town of Nir Am. The angry families expressed their desperation, stating that if the government would not bring the hostages back, they would do it themselves.

A video of the protest that has circulated on social media shows



the chaotic family member crossing into a buffer zone and yelling that the Israeli government perceived inaction in securing the release of their loved ones.

Approximately 200 family members, including women and children, rushed the fence. As they entered the restricted military zone, Israeli forces intervened, pleading with the troubled families to turn back.