Families of Gaza hostages demand urgent meeting with PM as tensions escalate

Families of the 229 hostages held in the Gaza Strip have urgently appealed for a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant amid concerns for the safety of their loved ones. The military conducted a massive strike on Hamas tunnels and bunkers in the northern part of the enclave, while ground forces entered the area. The families expressed anxiety, frustration, and anger over the lack of communication from the government regarding the safety of the hostages. The Israeli Defense Forces stated that the fate of the hostages is a key consideration in military operations.