These family members of hostages held in Gaza have stepped up their protests, like this one blocking a road in Tel Aviv. The Netanyahu government has declared it won’t stop fighting until Hamas is completely eliminated, something that Einav and other hostage families say is unrealistic and may be a death sentence for their family members. The family members of hostages met with leaders. Relations between the Netanyahu coalition and many of the hostage families have become openly hostile. Now with an escalating regional conflict and no cease-fire deal in sight, these hostage families are growing desperate.

Source: New York Times October 08, 2024 06:11 UTC