In Tel Aviv, thousands protested outside the Ministry of Defence, urging the Israeli government to focus on the release of captives held in Gaza rather than escalating military operations. Families of the captives expressed grave concern that an expanded offensive could jeopardize the lives of their loved ones. A video released by Hamas showing an Israeli captive sparked further anxiety. Critics argue that the planned military escalation will not pressure Hamas to free the remaining captives, as past ceasefires have not yielded additional releases. The Bring Them Home Campaign condemned the government's approach as reckless, urging for negotiations instead.
Families of captives released a statement saying they spent the Sabbath gripped by excruciating anxiety after news of the government's planned escalation and the effect it could have on those still held in Gaza.
Ending the fleeting ceasefire, which saw Palestinian prisoners exchanged for Israeli captives earlier this year, has not led to any more releases.
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