Author: Yael Ciechanover, Hagar Kochavi

The families of Gaza hostages plead with Netanyahu for their release The families of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza took to the streets of Tel Aviv in a desperate plea to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the immediate release of their loved ones. Despite reports that negotiations for a cease-fire deal were ongoing, the families expressed frustration over the lack of progress and planned a vigil during Netanyahu’s congressional speech. Netanyahu’s reluctance to make a deal, allegedly to appease his far-right coalition partners, has been criticized by the families who claim he is prioritizing politics over the lives of…