Hostages’ family members stage protest in Tel Aviv

The families of Israeli hostages held in Gaza are making a last ditch effort to pressure Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reach a deal with Hamas.

“We heard from officials that what separates us and our loved ones was and remains a commitment to end the war. We say to Netanyahu and the government – end the war, bring them back and save lives,” the family members said outside the Kirya military complex in Tel Aviv, according to Israeli media outlets.

The families also called on war cabinet ministers Benny Gantz and Gadi Eisenkot not to let Netanyahu “torpedo” a hostage deal.

Gantz came out yesterday saying the Hamas ceasefire proposal didn’t satisfy Israeli demands.