Protesters gather during an anti-government demonstration outside the defence ministry headquarters in Tel Aviv, calling for early elections, the return of the hostages held captive in the Gaza Strip since the 7 October attacks, and an end to the ongoing conflict in the Palestinian territory between Israel and Hamas. (Jack Guez/AFP)
Howard Feldman delves into the experience of an Israeli family as the hostage crisis in Gaza continues. He writes about their personal tragedy and the broader political failures that have intensified their plight.
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