Hundreds join peaceful rally outside UK Qatari embassy to plead for return of over 200 Israeli hostages taken by Hamas

HUNDREDS joined a peaceful rally today to plead for the return of more than 200 Israeli hostages taken by Hamas.

Families linked hands and held photos of loved ones outside the UK Qatari embassy as they called on its government to help.

Qatar is viewed as a key player in hostage negotiations.

Many protesters wept as hostages’ names were read out.

Yellow ribbons were also given out to symbolise those who were kidnapped.

Protesters also sang Jewish hymns and the national anthem.

Organiser Gary Weiss, 49, said in central London: “Each second is an eternity for the families of those abducted. Bring them home.”

Leora Zehavi, 58, prayed for her two cousins who were taken hostage.

She said: “Imagine it’s yours. It’s horrible.”

Orit Eyal-Fibeesh, 54, added: “When you see the scenes like at the protest on Saturday, I have to wonder how safe it will be for people and my family to live.”