In Israel’s coastal metropolis of Tel Aviv, thousands of people protested again on Thursday evening for the release of hostages still being held in the Gaza Strip. The demonstrators also called on the umbrella organization of the trade unions, Histadrut, to declare a general strike. This should continue until all hostages are released, the organizers from the Hostages’ Forum demanded. According to the media, Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi David Lau said at the rally that it was Israel’s duty to bring the hostages home. The current indirect negotiations between the Israeli government and the Palestinian…