"Israeli War Strategy Sparks Internal Opposition and International Concern"

Families of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza are calling for the return of the remaining 134 hostages to take priority over destroying Hamas in the ongoing conflict. Lt. Gen. Gadi Eisenkot, a former military chief of staff, publicly stated that the release of hostages should be prioritized, criticizing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's handling of the war and calling for elections. The Israeli public feels urgency to secure the hostages' release while still supporting the goal of destroying Hamas. Former hostages and their families are beginning to process the trauma and loss they've experienced, with some returning to their uninhabitable homes in Kfar Aza.