Families of Israeli prisoners protest outside the Defense Minister's house demanding a deal.

Dozens of family members of Israeli prisoners demonstrated in front of Defense Minister Yoav Gallant's house near Ashkelon, demanding a prisoner exchange deal that would lead to the release of their children. This event comes amid rising tensions in the region, as the protesters seek to highlight the suffering of their imprisoned relatives.

The participants in the demonstration, including released prisoners, expressed their dissatisfaction with the Israeli cabinet's approval of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to fully occupy the Gaza Strip. The protesters warned that this step would lead to the deaths of prisoners and more soldiers falling.

Yair, the brother of prisoner Eitan Horn, delivered a speech during the event, emphasizing that military escalation would only bring more suffering to the prisoners and their families. The protesters also raised pictures of their imprisoned relatives, adding a human touch to their demands.

Estimates from Tel Aviv indicate that there are 50 prisoners in the Gaza Strip, of whom 20 are alive. In contrast, more than 10,800 Palestinians are held in Israeli prisons, suffering from harsh conditions that include torture, starvation, and medical neglect.

Concerns are growing that military escalation could exacerbate the humanitarian situation in Gaza, where residents are suffering from the ongoing siege and aggression. This demonstration reflects the increasing anxiety among the families of Israeli prisoners, who are seeking justice for their children.