Families of Israeli captives in Gaza are threatening mass rallies if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu does not secure a cease-fire and prisoner swap deal with Palestinians. The Association of Families of Israeli Prisoners Detained in Gaza stated that millions will take to the streets if the deal is not accepted, vowing not to abandon the 120 hostages again. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant indicated that a prisoner swap deal is closer than ever, with negotiations suggesting a potential framework agreement between Israel and Hamas.
Despite ongoing violence and a UN Security Council resolution for an immediate cease-fire, Israel has continued its attacks in Gaza, resulting in thousands of casualties. As the conflict escalates, the possibility of a truce plan proposed by US President Joe Biden looms, offering a roadmap for peace and reconstruction in the region.
As the world watches the devastating toll of the conflict, calls for justice and humanitarian aid persist, urging all parties to prioritize the well-being and safety of civilians in the war-torn region.