"Netanyahu Ties Hostage Deal to Polling, Say Israeli Families"

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will not agree to a hostage deal with Hamas unless opinion polls show it is politically advantageous, according to a top security official. This revelation has caused outrage among the families of hostages, who accuse the government of prioritizing political interests over their duty to secure the hostages' release. Netanyahu's national security adviser, Tzachi Hanegbi, indicated that public opinion could influence Netanyahu's decision, but current polls show mixed views on ending the war in exchange for hostages.