Israel is embroiled in a divisive debate over how to respond to its citizens being held hostage by Hamas following the attack in October 2023. Many in the government and wider society argue that exchanging prisoners for hostages is no longer sustainable and advocate for a decisive military campaign to eliminate future threats. This strategy has led to extensive bombing and the targeting of Hamas's infrastructure, with discussions around relocating Gaza's residents. Opposing this stance, a coalition of left-leaning groups, liberals, and families of hostages warn that aggressive military action could endanger the hostages' lives. They are calling for a truce, despite ongoing tensions and challenges to Israel's legitimacy from some quarters.
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