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'He wants his mum back': London protest demands Hamas prisoner release

Over 300 demonstrators convened outside the Qatari Embassy in Central London on October 29, urging the release of hostages taken by Hamas during their October 7 raids on Israel. The raids resulted in 1,400 deaths and the abduction of over 200 individuals.

30 October 2023 · 05:59 UTC

The protest was spearheaded by the Bring Them Home Now initiative, emphasizing Qatar's potential influence in hostage negotiations. Organizer Orit Eyal-Fibeesh revealed her personal connection to the crisis, as her friend's mother, Ada Sagi, was among the abducted.

With many protestors displaying Israeli flags and posters of the kidnapped, calls for immediate action resonated. Eyal Biram of Bring Them Home Now highlighted the situation's urgency, while Gary Weiss denounced the abductions as acts of cruelty.

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development office has prioritized the hostages' release, while awaiting a response from the Qatari Embassy in London.