Hundreds of people take to the streets of Prague in a show of support to Israel, reeling from the October 7 attack by Hamas militants that left over 1,400 dead and where more than 240 people taken hostage, according to officials. Israel has since launched daily air and ground raids on the Gaza Strip, which the Hamas-run health ministry says has left more than 8,700 dead. "I think the solution Israel has chosen is a necessity. There is no other way to deal with it," says Emilie Kralova. The Czech Republic fosters close ties with Israel as one of its staunchest European allies. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES