We Are All Hostages
כולנו חטופים | |
 Daily road block organized by "We Are All Hostages" near HaKirya, 4th September 2024. | |
| Type | Grassroots |
|---|---|
| Location | |
Key people | Einav Zangauker, Yehuda Cohen, and others |
| Website | |
We Are All Hostages (Hebrew: כולנו חטופים, romanized: Kulanu Hatufim) is an Israeli grassroots group made up of families of Israeli hostages who were kidnapped during the October 7 attacks, as well as activists who support them. The group is known for its involvement in the Israeli hostage deal protests.[1][2] Key figures include Einav Zangauker and Yehuda Cohen, parents of hostages held in the Gaza Strip.[3][4]
The group protests daily outside IDF headquarters (HaKirya) in Tel Aviv, and they are known for blocking Highway 20 (Ayalon) on multiple occasions.[5][6] They have called for an end to the Gaza war and a deal to return the hostages, arguing that Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, is sabotaging negotations for a permanent ceasefire deal.[5][7][8]
A member of We Are All Hostages was arrested by United States Capitol Police for disrupting Netanyahu's speech to the United States Congress in July 2024.[1] Cohen wrote an op-ed in The Atlanta Jewish Times in December 2024 criticizing American Jewish organizations for their lack of advocacy for a hostage deal.[4][9] The group signed an open letter a few months later criticizing Israeli Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir.[10][11][12]
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References
- ^ a b Keene, Louis (2024-07-25). "As Netanyahu vows to 'bring them home,' six hostage family members are arrested for protesting at his speech". The Forward. Retrieved 2025-05-24.
- ^ "'Gov't, IDF – you will not bury our children': Hostage families call for Kirya protest". The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com. 2025-03-05. Retrieved 2025-03-28.
- ^ "In the Face of Despair, a Glimmer of Hope: Hostages' Families March to Jerusalem". Haaretz. 2024-07-12. Archived from the original on 2024-07-12.
- ^ a b Maltz, Judy (2024-12-20). "Dozens of Jewish organizations spanning the globe call for immediate cease-fire in Gaza". Haaretz.com. Archived from the original on 2025-01-11. Retrieved 2025-04-27.
- ^ a b Summers, Charlie (2024-07-11). "Calling for deal, hostage families continue four-day march to Jerusalem". Times of Israel. Retrieved 2025-03-28.
- ^ רובינשטיין, רועי; צ'כנובר, יעל; גליקמן, איתן; ynet, לירן תמרי וכתבי (2024-05-11). "אלפים בהפגנות נגד נתניהו, איילון נחסם: "להילחם בציפורניים של מי? של הבן שלך במיאמי?"". Ynet (in Hebrew). Retrieved 2025-03-28.
- ^ "Protesters call for release of hostages outside of military HQ for second day". The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com. 2025-03-09. Retrieved 2025-03-28.
- ^ "מאבק להצלת החטופים". giveback.co.il. Retrieved 2025-03-28.
- ^ Cohen, Yehuda (2024-12-11). "Father of Hostage Thanks Ossoff, Warnock for Their Votes". Atlanta Jewish Times. Retrieved 2025-04-27.
- ^ Lapin, Andrew (2025-04-17). "Itamar Ben-Gvir is coming to America, with stops at Yale and in New York City already set". Jewish Telegraphic Agency. Retrieved 2025-04-27.
- ^ "Ben-Gvir planned US trip raises alarm over pro-settler advocacy". The New Arab. 2025-04-19. Archived from the original on 2025-04-19. Retrieved 2025-04-27.
- ^ Eshman, Rob (2025-04-21). "He's one of Israel's worst extremists. So why is this Jewish society at Yale legitimizing him?". The Forward. Retrieved 2025-04-27.