Around 20,000 arrive in Jerusalem, concluding four day hostage march

The Israeli news outlet, Walla, reported that the demonstrators arrived in the city singing "Jerusalem of Gold."

 Marchers on the way to Jerusalem in support of further government action to secure the freedom of the hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. March 2, 2024. (photo credit: Hostages and Missing Families Forum)
Marchers on the way to Jerusalem in support of further government action to secure the freedom of the hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. March 2, 2024.
(photo credit: Hostages and Missing Families Forum)

Around 20,000 marchers arrived in Jerusalem on Saturday evening, concluding a four-day trek to the Israeli capital, Israeli media reported. 

The Israeli news outlet, Walla, reported that the demonstrators arrived in the city singing "Jerusalem of Gold."

"The government of Israel, we are here to urge you not to relent and not to cease the negotiations. It is time to end their suffering. Israel stands behind you," Walla cited the Hostages and Missing Families Forum as stating.

Government has failed to secure the freedom of the hostages held by Hamas

The families of the hostages held in Gaza have been marching in protest of the government's failure in bringing their loved ones homes, and are set to arrive in Jerusalem on Saturday evening, Israeli media reported on Saturday. 

 Marchers on the way to Jerusalem in support of further government action to secure the freedom of the hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. March 2, 2024.   (credit: Hostages and Missing Families Forum)
Marchers on the way to Jerusalem in support of further government action to secure the freedom of the hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. March 2, 2024. (credit: Hostages and Missing Families Forum)

The families began the final leg of the march on Saturday morning, marching from Mevaseret Zion to Paris Square in Jerusalem, where a rally will be held. This is their fourth and final day of the march. 

This is a developing story.