Families Storm Meeting to Demand Action on Israeli Hostages Held by Hamas
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A group of frustrated relatives of Israeli hostages stormed a parliamentary committee meeting to demand lawmakers do more to secure the release of their loved ones held captive by Hamas.
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The families have protested outside Netanyahu's home and blocked traffic to pressure the government to take bolder steps to free the hostages. Netanyahu has rejected a deal that would require withdrawing troops from Gaza.
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Hamas says Netanyahu's refusal to end military operations means there is little chance for a return of the Israeli captives. US, Egypt and Qatar are trying to broker a ceasefire and hostage release deal.
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Netanyahu insists on total victory over Hamas in Gaza and says he will continue resisting the establishment of a Palestinian state, which he views as an existential threat.
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With hostages still held and no deal in sight, families have called for new elections to replace Netanyahu's far-right government which they accuse of not doing enough to free captives.